fringe
/frɪndʒ/
verb
- To decorate with a fringe.
- She fringed the hem of her dress with tiny beads.
- They fringed the edges of the tablecloth to match the curtains.
- The artisan fringed the shawl by hand using silk threads.
- To form a border or edge around something.
- The coast is fringed with sandy beaches and rocky cliffs.
- A row of colorful flowers fringed the garden path.
- Tall pine trees fringed the edge of the lake.
Synonyms
noun
- A decorative border of hanging threads or strips on clothing, curtains, or other fabric.
- She added a colorful fringe to the edge of the pillow for a bohemian look.
- The scarf had a long silk fringe that swayed as she walked.
- The old lamp shade was trimmed with a delicate gold fringe.
- The outer or less important part of an area, group, or activity.
- His ideas were considered too radical and remained on the fringe of the political debate.
- They live on the fringe of the city, where the suburbs meet the countryside.
- The festival attracts artists from the fringe of the mainstream art world.
- A section of hair cut to hang over the forehead; bangs.
- His fringe was getting long and kept falling into his eyes.
- The hairstylist trimmed her fringe so it was just above her eyebrows.
- She decided to cut a straight fringe to frame her face.
Antonyms
adjective
- Belonging to or associated with the outer edge of a group or activity; unconventional or extreme.
- He was involved in fringe theater, performing in small experimental plays.
- Fringe political groups often struggle to gain widespread support.
- The magazine covers fringe topics that mainstream media ignores.
Antonyms