Synonyms of ribbons

ribbons 1 of 2

noun

plural of ribbon

as in strips

a long narrow piece of material

tied a silk ribbon in her hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strips
• lists
• bandages
• tapes
• slips
• straps
• belts
• slats
• bindings
• bands
• girths
• swaths
• swatches

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tears
• rips
• shreds
• rends
• tatters
• rives
• splits
• cuts
• breaks
• slashes
• cleaves
• ruptures
• lacerates
• incises
• gashes
• butchers
• hacks
• mangles
• dismembers
• dissects

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ribbons

Noun

Choose one accented with velvet ribbons for a touch of nostalgia, or opt for something that looks as though it was plucked straight from a whimsical snowscape, complete with pinecones and berries. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2026

Yet, when the pink ribbons come down, many continue to skip their annual mammogram, even when they’re regularly reminded of the risks. — Albert Tzeel, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

Starbucks’ cups for humans feature traditional ribbons, holiday trees and garland. — Fielding Buck, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

The modern label maker offers simple operation and compatibility with iOS and Android, letting users design and personalize custom labels and ribbons on their phones for a fun way to put a label on it. — Ryan Waniata, The Verge, 10 Nov. 2026

Customized Stockings Jennifer had Jack and Davy’s stockings made to match her Christmas palette then added layers of ribbons and an initial ornament. — Midwest Living, 10 Nov. 2026

Charles — wearing the uniform of Marshal of the Royal Air Force — laid a wreath of open poppy petals mounted on an arrangement of black leaves and scarlet, purple and gold ribbons to reflect his horse racing colors. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026

Tie a piece around a framed print in your home to give something already on your wall a festive touch, or mix and match it with the other Martha Stewart ribbons for a layered look. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026

Knitwear is a key category, spanning grandpa-chic cardigans with jacquard florals, shrunken styles trimmed with ribbons, chunky crewneck sweaters with mandala embroidery and belted cardigans finished with jewel-like studs. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026