selvage

noun

Definition of selvagenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selvage
  1. frontier
  2. demarcation
  3. limitation
  4. extent
  5. restriction
  6. march
  7. pale
  8. measure
Noun
  • In recent years, General Motors has consistently sought to demonstrate that its investments in autonomous driving systems and software services can yield high margin revenue and open new growth frontiers.
    — , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The announcement comes just two weeks after the launch of Gemini 4 Argon, Google’s previous frontier model.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of frontier
Noun
  • Seoul accused North Korea of burying the mines south of the military demarcation line and demanded an apology.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • New demarcations of Indigenous lands are expected to be frozen, under the argument that reserving territory hinders mining, agricultural expansion, and growth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of demarcation
Noun
  • If successful, the work could offer defense engineers another way to overcome processing limitations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • People with osteoporosis, previous fractures or physical limitations may need guidance on appropriate movements and loads.
    — Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of limitation
Noun
  • Shame, disgust, anger, sadness and confusion equally course through Lucy, who starts wondering about the extent of Philip’s criminality.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Ruthless binary pronouncements, delivered without elaboration, were the extent of Gregory’s critical perspective.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of extent
Noun
  • Elsewhere on the ballot, Miami-Dade voters rejected a referendum loosening restrictions on advertising in county parks.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Transgender restrictions are proposed in several states Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska and Washington are considering measures restricting transgender athletes or medical procedures.
    — David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of restriction
Noun
  • Police in Cologne said water cannons were used after some protesters set off fireworks during a march in the city center.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Such outstanding form at the start of the season have only seemed to confirmed his march toward the Ballon d'Or.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of march
Noun
  • Tourist attractions abound—from colorful boutique shops to enticing coffee roasters—many housed in the pale-yellow, former government buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Small-scale wins that pale in comparison to the film’s place in cinematic history.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of pale
Noun
  • The measure ultimately passed and took effect in September 2023.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The measure faces a long rulemaking process, including more rounds of public hearings and comments.
    — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of measure

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