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ribbon Synonyms

Another word for ribbon

Choosing another word for ribbon depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A long, narrow strip of fabric (such as silk, satin, or velvet) used primarily for tying, binding, or decoration.

Usage Example

"She tied a bright red band around the birthday present before giving it to her sister."

Strong
band
strip
sash
fillet
Weak
tape
bow
trim

• noun (Context 2)

A small loop or band of distinctive colored fabric worn to indicate support for a cause, or awarded as a prize in a competition.

Usage Example

"He proudly displayed the blue rosette he won at the county fair for his homemade pie."

Strong
rosette
cockade
badge
award
Weak
decoration
medal

• noun (Context 3)

A continuous narrow strip of a material other than fabric, such as the inked tape used in a typewriter or printer.

Usage Example

"The antique typewriter needed a new ink tape before it could be used again."

Strong
tape
strip
band

• verb (Context 4)

To adorn, tie, or bind with a ribbon or ribbons.

Usage Example

"The event planners ribboned the dining chairs in pale pink to match the wedding theme."

Strong
adorn
festoon
Weak
trim
bedeck
garland

• verb (Context 5)

To tear or cut into long, narrow strips.

Usage Example

"The fierce winds ribboned the old sail until nothing but tatters remained."

Strongest
shred
Strong
tatter
lacerate
rip
tear
Weak
slit
rend

Opposites of ribbon

The opposite of ribbon shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

mend
repair
patch
stitch
See all opposites of ribbon

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ribbon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ribbon
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