SELVAGE Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

selvage

noun

Definition of selvage

as in frontier

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Recent Examples of selvage Today, denim is getting a new influx of American talent thanks to brands like B Sides, a tiny label in upstate New York that takes selvage fabric and reworks it into new patchwork cuts. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Key pieces include jeans made from Japanese selvage denim, suede shirts and bomber jackets. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026 When looking for a reliable pair of jeans, American-made brings you options from small-batch selvage (aka, woven the old-school way) to everyday classics. — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025 From vintage selvage to high-tech stretch, from renewable energy to digital transparency, Advance Sico Vietnam is more than a supplier. — Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 July 2025 Her name also appears centered atop the white selvage, also in violet. — Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Staple fabrics such as selvage denim and cottons are par for the course but there’s also more unusual choices, like a beautiful linen fabric made in the Osaka area in the 17th or 18th century that Yagi found in an antique shop in Kyoto. — Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Sep. 2024 Per the name, the style is pulled from the 1950s and recreated in Japan from premium selvage denim. — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023

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Noun

These announcements show interest from frontier model developers and hyperscale cloud providers, but they should not be interpreted as identical or as immediate purchase orders.

— Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
As JPMorganChase put it in a recent report, China possesses important strengths in the AI race, including its robust support for open-source AI ecosystems, despite America’s leadership in frontier models, semiconductor design, and AI financing.

— James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of frontier

Noun

Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN over the weekend the uranium enrichment provision includes stipulations imposed by the US, but details of potential limitations are unclear.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Its attendance is capped at around 160,000 due to capacity limitations, which also limit the number of exhibitors in the 600,000 square foot exhibit hall.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of limitation

Noun

Gather Data and Start Analyzing As the full extent of the challenges becomes clearer, data gathering can begin in earnest.

— Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Though the extent of Houthi autonomy from Iran is unclear, the relationship between them is close and their actions coordinated.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of extent

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Washington has ramped up export restrictions against China in recent years to slow the country’s development of AI and chips that could power its military.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
But the Thunder, who remain $14 million above the luxury-tax line, did not trade Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe because the second-apron roster-building restrictions scared them.

— Fred Katz, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of restriction

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Writers, directors and producers will address the long march from debut to sophomore effort, spanning development, casting, finance, sales and distribution.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 July 2026
There, the championship runs continued, with Tanter in a front-row seat to Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's march to three consecutive titles from 2000-2002.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 June 2026

Definition of march

Noun

The final images of his participation in the race were of the Dane sitting on the tarmac cradling his arm, before being led, pale-faced, off the course.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 July 2026
There were pale lime-skinned figs with lemon-yellow insides, mauve figs with strawberry insides, striped with pale-rose.

— Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026

Definition of pale

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And if Swift was to visit on a particular day, there would be stronger security measures for fans, the media and anyone who is working on campus.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
New research keeps pointing to a surprisingly simple measure of long-term health, and grip strength keeps landing at the top of the list.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

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