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noun

ˈfrinj How to pronounce fringe (audio)
Definition of fringenext
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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fringe

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verb

1
as in to join
to be adjacent to the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage

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2
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
Noun
Robert Malone, a fringe scientist and previous Kennedy ally, blasted the event in a newsletter. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 This cut, while certainly a statement, wasn’t in stylists’ fringe predictions for fall. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
Fabrics include Mikado, organza, lace, tulle and charmeuse, while embellishments run the gamut from beading and feathers to fringe, sequins and metals. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 Until recently, live streaming was seen as a niche technology and a scrappy alternative to mainstream media, meant mostly for video-game players and fringe political pundits. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fringe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
  1. edge
  2. join
  3. border
  4. perimeter
  5. touch
  6. edging
  7. flank
  8. boundary
Noun
  • Details like floor-to-ceiling glass and oak ceilings add to the home’s grandeur, and a fire pit at the edge of the lawn—plus private beach access—are ideal for travelers who want to soak in the salty breeze.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026
  • For a cold moment the silence locked a grip on our table, though it was broken, at the edges, by the golf commentators moaning and harrumphing, Rory McIlroy having had a canary on a seventeenth fairway somewhere this championship Sunday.
    — Kevin Barry, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • But Goldschmidt, still looking for a championship, was one of three Yankees who were restricted to first base or DH this year, joining García and Ben Rice.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ning Hao is executive producer; Wen joined Ning’s Dirty Monkeys’ 72 Transformations Film Project in 2016.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of join
Verb
  • In contrast, the United States borders two benign neighbors and enjoys open sailing on two vast oceans.
    — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Neighboring Pennsylvania is battling a fast-spreading ‌outbreak, ⁠with 977 cases and five deaths as of October 2, mostly in rural counties that border New York, the order said.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • Like conventional pickup toppers, the Trunk mounts to the upper perimeter of the pickup bed, leaving most of the bed's volume untouched.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The question is whether there’s a late-game assassin (traditionally a perimeter player) on the roster.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • Norma Mitchell, cofounder of the business and grandmother of its current top executives, died of the disease, and many other family members, employees and customers have been touched by it.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Consequently, international gold prices experienced downward pressure, briefly touching their lowest level since August 5th during intraday trading.
    — , CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of touch
Noun
  • The small, irregular pearls appeared around the armholes of a long and lean mesh dress, and as the delicate edging on a beautiful citron yellow flapper dress with sheer panels.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of edging
Verb
  • The label’s popular mary janes and ballerina flats were flanked by pointy slingbacks with contrasting tips that are poised to elevate everyday looks.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Standing at the lectern, flanked by more than 10 others in support, the woman called for the school district to provide more security at Franklin High School to prevent another fatal tragedy.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of flank
Noun
  • Anger can provide useful information, signaling that something is unfair, a boundary has been crossed, or an important goal is being blocked.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • That slight sense of unease, coupled with Faith’s crystalline country voice and boundary-pushing songwriting, is at the core of her record Cherry Valley (and the recent deluxe version, Cherry Valley Forever).
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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