fringe

/frɪndʒ/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
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