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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to join
to be adjacent to
the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in to border
to serve as a border for
neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fringe
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
The flowers are funnel-shaped with fringe-like edges.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In a recent letter, the opposing lawmakers wrote that the measure would limit voter choices, result in lower turnout and would help candidates advance by appealing to fringe voters.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fringe
Noun
Living on the fringes of society, the group take on risky jobs to survive while avoiding the governing body of the Alliance.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
The flowers are funnel-shaped with fringe-like edges.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Banks are fringed with grasses and scrubby trees, as colorful hills slant down to the water.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In a recent letter, the opposing lawmakers wrote that the measure would limit voter choices, result in lower turnout and would help candidates advance by appealing to fringe voters.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fringe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
Noun
-
Hanson crossed Redwood Creek on a fallen log at the northern edge of the high severity burn, an elastic term that generally means an area where most of the trees are dead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Most viewers will know that the two main protagonists ultimately become foes, which lends their on-screen relationship an edge amid the banter and bonhomie.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Senior midfielder Olivia Lujano is catalyst for offense, joined by senior forward Isabella Matty and sophomore forward Viviana Lujano.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
-
But as oil prices soared, he and his administration have been forced to consider new options -- including asking other countries to join the push with their own warships.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Talamantes represents District 3, which borders Kaplan’s district to the south.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Officers located the person on the service road of Loop 12 and SH 114, set up a perimeter and requested specialized units to respond, the statement said.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
-
The restoration of the Colosseum’s perimeter was done using compensatory funds from the metro, project officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Nick Halic leaned forward, his hand touching the head of senior Charles Eleri while offering a pep talk.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
-
The desparation shot was wide left, never touching the rim or backboard.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Two pool houses—rendered in steel and stone—flanked the patio (a humble description), which for the occasion had been turned into small changing rooms.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
-
In the center of the room, a classical male sculpture is flanked by four speakers, cementing the figure’s place in the present era.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Name your values and state your boundaries, then celebrate your courage with something that restores your spark.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
-
Samhain celebrated the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter and was a time when the boundary between the living and the dead was believed to be blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
