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
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 6 May 2025
In contrast, Seminole County and dozens of other municipalities in Florida in recent months – including Lake Mary, Longwood, Tavares and Leesburg — had moved on their own to ban the mineral from their water, as opposition to fluoride moved from a fringe issue to a mainstream political one.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
John Timmer, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
Lenses can also suffer from a malaise known as chromatic aberration, in which different wavelengths of light are refracted to slightly different degrees so that different colors come to focus at different points, resulting in color fringing around objects.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Early on, Diana Ross showed up in a hat vibrant at its edges with a feathery fringe.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 6 May 2025
In contrast, Seminole County and dozens of other municipalities in Florida in recent months – including Lake Mary, Longwood, Tavares and Leesburg — had moved on their own to ban the mineral from their water, as opposition to fluoride moved from a fringe issue to a mainstream political one.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Verb
There are a lot of subject areas where a search shouldn't return a broad range of information—where grabbing a range of ideas would expose people to fringe and false information.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
Lenses can also suffer from a malaise known as chromatic aberration, in which different wavelengths of light are refracted to slightly different degrees so that different colors come to focus at different points, resulting in color fringing around objects.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
Noun
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For Her fragrance by Rodriguez, with a more sensual edge.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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In a system plagued by fragmentation, mobile care can deliver both clinical impact and operational edge.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Brunson will be joined by Benson Boone as the night’s musical guest.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Case counts in Ontario reached 1,020 as of Wednesday, mostly in the southwest part that borders Michigan.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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The landlocked country in southern Africa is bordered by eight other countries and major transport corridors crisscross the nation.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Sky bulked up their roster with perimeter shooters and facilitators who can space the floor and increase the team’s 3-point volume.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, though, the Magic are missing their most disruptive perimeter defender, Jalen Suggs, and their high-scoring sixth man, center Moe Wagner.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Others, mainly the vegetables, feel more touched by Clark’s taste and experiences as a chef.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The social media giant touches more than 3 billion users a day.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
Noun
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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Callan and her colleagues flanked a group of seal pups sunbathing on the water’s edge.—
Emilie Ikeda,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
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Hochul said, flanked by National Guard troops, New York State Troopers and MTA chairman Janno Lieber at Grand Central.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The evening’s dress code is Tailored for You, which will hopefully inspire celebrities to push the boundaries of tailored menswear and embrace the opportunity to highlight Black designers.—
Whitney Perry,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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In 1957, Novak (Sweeney), one of the biggest box office stars of her time and the luminous face of Vertigo, falls for Davis Jr. (Jonsson), the multi-talented Rat Pack sensation who defied boundaries of race and fame.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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