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fringe Synonyms

Another word for fringe

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• noun (Context 1)

The outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area, group, or sphere of activity.

Usage Example

"The activists were once considered to be on the periphery of the political spectrum before their ideas gained popular traction."

Strongest
periphery
margin
Strong
edge
outskirts

• noun (Context 2)

The front part of a person's hair cut so as to hang over the forehead.

Usage Example

"She decided to visit the salon to get her bangs trimmed before the wedding."

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bangs

• noun (Context 3)

An ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material.

Usage Example

"The vintage lampshade was decorated with a long, golden trimming."

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trimming
tassel
Weak
valance

• verb (Context 4)

To form a border or edge around something.

Usage Example

"A thick line of ancient pine trees fringed the quiet, secluded lake."

Strongest
border
Strong
skirt
surround
Weak
enclose

• verb (Context 5)

To decorate clothing or material with an ornamental border of loose or twisted threads.

Usage Example

"She carefully fringed the edges of the handmade shawl with bright red silk."

Strong
edge
trim

Opposites of fringe

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of fringe varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

center
core
mainstream
See all opposites of fringe

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