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ribbon

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of ribbon

a long narrow piece of material
  • tied a silk ribbon in her hair
Synonyms of ribbon

list, slip, strip
Words Related to ribbon

slat

band, bandage, belt, binding, girth, strap, swatch, swath (or swathe), tape

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