Thesaurus results for RIBBON(S)

ribbons 1 of 2

noun

plural of ribbon

as in strips

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

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ribbons

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ribbon

as in tears

to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it over the years the historic flag had become badly ribboned by the wind

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Recent Examples of ribbons

Noun

The navy blue heels feature a pointed toe, with a low cut vamp and satin ribbons that tie around the ankles. —

Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 Zucchini ribbons are the perfect silky texture to soak up the classic Mediterranean dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and herby za'atar seasoning. —

Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026 During parades, the ribbons are flung out of windows along the route, creating a winding, dramatic effect. —

Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 June 2026 This look tag-teams vertical ribbons of strawberry milk with bold candy apple red for a look that's nothing short of delectable. —

Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026 Others resemble glowing ribbons, translucent balloons or creatures that seem better suited for another planet than Earth's oceans. —

Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Artist Jay Critchley from the Provincetown Community Compact in Massachusetts is sending colorful ribbons with messages of support that were created for our community after the tragedy. —

Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026 This also comes in handy for journals or appointment books that don’t come with ribbons or elastic bookmarks. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 After her abduction, neighbors showed their support for the Guthrie family with yellow flowers and ribbons. —

Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026

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Noun

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook a few strips of diced bacon until almost crispy.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
The review found no evidence that each cycle of weight loss and regain strips progressively more muscle than fat.

— Allison Palmer Updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026