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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
The book has called out to those who find themselves on the fringes, perhaps because its author understood that perspective all too well. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026 Sexism landed her in a fringe periodical, and her endorsement of the quackery of purgatives gave her a headline. — Jim Downs, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
Even the most reflexive of answers are fringed with doubt, which to my mind is reason enough to ban the practice of capital punishment. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026 Or, pair a playful texture like feathers or fringe with a more sophisticated top or blazer — the eye-catching fabric gives you just the right dash of youthfulness. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 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
  • Two came from edge Chop Robinson while another was courtesy of fellow edge Josh Uche.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Bake pie until edges of filling are set and slightly puffed but center still wobbles a little when gently shaken, 40–50 minutes (filling will continue to set after baking).
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • For families Children are welcomed with signature teddy bears and mini-bathrobes, and can join Peninsula Academy like a chocolate bear-painting workshop, dim sum making, or farm and garden visits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The engine now joins the BE-4 in Blue Origin’s booster propulsion lineup.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of join
Verb
  • It’s partially bordered by homes and near the North American Aerospace Museum.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In court filings, the two plaintiffs further alleged that the land bordering the Bankhead Highway fell within Aledo’s and Fort Worth’s extraterritorial jurisdictions, or ETJs, so Willow Park had no right to claim it.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • Some had stepped outside to see what happened and couldn’t get back in once police set up a perimeter.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Deputies established a perimeter around the home in the 6800 block of Klingon Court in the Florin area and tried to persuade Yang to surrender.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire's A and B shares both touched fresh highs on Tuesday.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil also tumbled below $95 and touched its lowest level in two months.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of touch
Noun
  • Elastic edging keeps the machine-washable covers snug across a range of couch shapes, and the collection comes in several colors, weaves and textures to coordinate with most rooms.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Blythe Copeland, writing for Martha Stewart, highlighted Nolan Interiors’ approach of sizing covers to individual seat, back or chaise cushions with elastic edging.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of edging
Verb
  • Located about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of Denver, the city is home to about 2,600 people and is flanked by some of Colorado’s tallest mountains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Perched at the end of a cul-de-sac on a promontory, the home is fronted by a large motor court flanked by towering palm trees.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of flank
Noun
  • Protect Jewish students while restoring a clear boundary between harassment and protected speech.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The team’s calculations predicted that these boundaries, known as domain walls, could conduct electricity and move when a voltage was applied.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of boundary

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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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