as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
was on the fringes of the crowd and couldn't see the speaker
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds
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Recent Examples of fringe
Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Bridgerton—which takes place in the same time period—also features the quintessential hairstyle: Phoebe Dynevor’s Daphne Bassett lets her loose fringe fall delicately over her face in a way that calls to mind fresh spring days in the English countryside.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Also nominated in the lead actress category, Demi Moore walked the carpet in a strapless dark blue gown with a beaded neckline and fringe on the bottom.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
What was once seen as a fringe experiment is now deeply embedded in traditional financial infrastructure.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Bridgerton—which takes place in the same time period—also features the quintessential hairstyle: Phoebe Dynevor’s Daphne Bassett lets her loose fringe fall delicately over her face in a way that calls to mind fresh spring days in the English countryside.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Think bold architecture flanking a river, a massive lake fringed by a pedestrian-friendly trail and sandy beaches, world-class museums and theater, and landmarks like the Navy Pier, Millennium Park, and the Magnificent Mile.
—Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Also nominated in the lead actress category, Demi Moore walked the carpet in a strapless dark blue gown with a beaded neckline and fringe on the bottom.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
Noun
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Roberts has played several positions across the defensive front but has been primarily an edge defender.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Karman Line, located 62 miles above Earth, demarcates the edge of space.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Korir, who won last year’s Chicago Marathon, joins his older brother Wesley as a winner of the Boston Marathon, the first siblings to do so.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Garcia is joined on the trip to El Salvador by Democratic Reps. Maxwell Frost of Florida, Yassamin Ansari of Arizona and Maxine Dexter of Oregon.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our Guide to Black Mountain West Jefferson West Jefferson is in the northwestern part of North Carolina, which borders Tennessee and Virginia, meaning that folks from several states frequent the area for its wealth of things to do.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Pennsylvania range which borders New York and New Jersey is less than three hours away from Manhattan by car and dotted with scenic sightseeing destinations such as the Delaware River, Lake Harmony, the namesake Mount Pocono and Pocono Lake, and Lehigh Gorge State Park.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These structures, the center core and open perimeters, are already built.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since the fiddle is so approachable, every hand that touches it has the ability to impact its sound.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Use my convening power, use my platform as mayor, and then use my pulpit to convene everyone in the city who will touch economic development.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The life-sized, guitar-wielding cutout stood on a platform center stage, flanked by the choir Boone enlisted for the powerful rendition.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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My 15-minute ride from the airport zipped past fields of bamboo stalks to Rosewood Miyakojima, flanked by an ocean of distinct blues.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Following behind-the-scenes complaints and petitioning from rival studios, the TV Academy drew new boundaries: anthology series were no longer eligible as TV movies and instead had to compete as outstanding limited or anthology series.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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As the music soars, that life-death veil is pierced, crossing both metaphysical and temporal boundaries.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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