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

All the council members wore purple and black ribbons, Gonzales’ favorite color, to honor her. — Mary Ella Hastings july 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Too many competing elements, like flags, plaques, or seasonal ribbons, distract from the home. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026

Here a team of engineers used strands of carbon fiber to form the body of a rocket, which looked like a mummy being wrapped in ribbons of plastic. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Delicate ribbons of fettuccine tangle in a silky sauce of butter and Parmigiano. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

The color features soft ribbons of brightness and lighter highlights around the face, creating an effortless, sunlit glow. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Princess Charlotte usually wears her hair in a half-up style, sometimes throwing in braids or ribbons. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

The 49ers paid $200 million to upgrade stadium amenities ahead of the Super Bowl and World Cup, which included new 4K-resolution scoreboards, scoreboard ribbons, widening the field to accommodate soccer and adding premium club areas. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

This garden-fresh green mojito is packed with fresh lime juice, mint, and ribbons of cucumber for a fun spin on the classic. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 2026