Synonyms for fringe

Synonyms for (noun) fringe

Synonyms: fringe

Definition: an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

Similar words: edging

Definition: border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)


Synonyms: bang, fringe

Definition: a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead

Similar words: hair style, hairdo, hairstyle, coif, coiffure

Definition: the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)


Synonyms: fringe

Definition: a social group holding marginal or extreme views

Usage: members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times

Similar words: social group

Definition: people sharing some social relation


Synonyms: fringe, outskirt

Definition: a part of the city far removed from the center

Usage: they built a factory on the outskirts of the city

Similar words: city district

Definition: a district of a town or city


Synonyms: fringe, interference fringe

Definition: one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

Similar words: optical phenomenon

Definition: a physical phenomenon related to or involving light


Synonyms: periphery, outer boundary, fringe

Definition: the outside boundary or surface of something

Similar words: bound, boundary, edge

Definition: a line determining the limits of an area


Synonyms for (verb) fringe

Synonyms: fringe

Definition: decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe

Usage: fur fringed the hem of the dress

Similar words: skirt, environ, surround, ring, border

Definition: extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

Usage: The forest surrounds my property


Synonyms: fringe

Definition: adorn with a fringe

Usage: The weaver fringed the scarf

Similar words: embellish, decorate, beautify, adorn, grace, ornament

Definition: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

Usage: Decorate the room for the party; beautify yourself for the special day


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