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

The divisive shoes first appeared on Chanel’s Cruise 2027 runway in Biarritz in April, where Matthieu Blazy sent models out in what looked, from a distance, like nothing more than a heel cap and a couple of ribbons. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026

Think glossy ribbons of amber, gold, and caramel woven through the hair, rather than one uniform shade. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026

While Dwayne rocked a black tuxedo jacket — the back of which included ribbons arranged to look like a spinal cord — with a matching pleated skirt, Hashian opted for a white halter gown with a stitched design. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Every October, pink ribbons show up on everything from yogurt cups to gas pumps. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Zucchini ribbons are perfect for lasagna or pasta dishes that call for pappardelle. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026

Bright pink ribbons now mark a construction path where willow and mesquite trees once stood. — Carlos Morales, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Ask for a neutral, dimensional mushroom blonde with blended roots and soft ribbons of beige and taupe. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

Instead of folding the jam into the batter, it’s lightly swirled into the Bundt creating purple ribbons throughout each slice. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026