Thesaurus results for FRINGED

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adjective

Definition of fringed

as in sequined

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verb

past tense of fringe

as in flanked

to be adjacent to the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage

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as in bordered

to serve as a border for neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds

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Recent Examples of fringed

Adjective

Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026 Its seven sweeping residences are accented with blues and fringed curtains, stretching the width of the island’s sandbank with plenty of privacy. — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026

Verb

The world’s continents are fringed by vast expanses of sand and mud. — David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026 During modern times, the Texas State Historic Site has served as prime picnic grounds that accommodated the Star of the Republic Museum, an ample visitors center, a replica of the Republic of Texas capitol building, and broad meadows fringed with forest where the original townsite stood. — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fringed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringed

Adjective

Teyana Taylor dressed up in a sequined twist on a Canadian tuxedo with a look hailing from the Chanel cruise 2027 show.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of sequined

Verb

It’s presented as an impressionistic historical montage, of Black farmworkers and the land, with clips of Black history that include modern suburbs, and a woman—Z herself—who gazes out of a door into a sere expanse of land bordered by low mountains.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
The skirt draping and the neck wrap were finished with soft, hand-cut Chantilly and corded lace appliqués that also bordered the bride's matching veil.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of bordered

Adjective

For the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Grande returned to her signature shade in a custom Alberta Ferretti look, wearing an off-the-shoulder pink satin gown layered beneath an embroidered floor-length cape.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
The embroidered face is a happy and friendly expression that features an open smile to show off its sharp shark teeth.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Definition of embroidered

Verb

Then, another 20-year-old man, Daktari Rose Deacon, of Hyde Park, left a bathroom that adjoined the bedroom, according to police, who searched the bathroom and found another loaded firearm with an extended magazine.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026
Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

Definition of adjoined

Verb

How Leaders Should Prepare The organizations that get this right will be the ones that deploy agents where the work is bounded, the data is clean and the accountability is clear.

— Tammy Hawes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Today’s official Little Italy is bounded between 48th, 59th, and J streets, and Folsom Boulevard, and many Italian-Americans still live and own businesses in the area, said Italian Cultural Society member Steve Maviglio.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of bounded

Adjective

As Jackie begins to slip in her grades, studies, role in the student body and track performance, criticism is directed at Cole for being a negative influence on the normally straight-laced teen.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
The raging seas were thundering and smoking in foam-laced fury at its base.

— JAMES D. OXLEY, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of laced

Verb

While captain Henderson is crucial for a harmonious atmosphere and has the self-confidence to lead the team into this new era, and he is joined by the ever-humorous Hughes, there is an absence of strong personalities in this squad.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
They were joined by family members and by dancers in their jangling skirts until the ceremonial grounds felt charged with noise and purpose.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026