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frieze Synonyms

Another word for frieze

Choosing another word for frieze depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling, or the central horizontal section of a classical entablature located between the architrave and the cornice.

Usage Example

"The museum displays a marble border from the ancient temple depicting a ceremonial procession."

Strong
border
Weak
band

• verb (Context 2)

To raise a rough, curly nap on the surface of heavy woolen cloth.

Usage Example

"Fullers used specialized wooden boards to nap the coarse wool before it was dyed."

Strong
nap

• Nearby Words

friendship
friendzone
fries
frieze
frig
frigate
frigatebird

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frieze. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frieze
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