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

Away from the final frontier, Mark can be found walking his dog along the country lanes of England’s Cotswolds.

— Mark Piesing, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The trade is wobbling as concerns about frontier model profitability, capital expenditures, corporate cash balances, debt levels among smaller cloud companies and macroeconomic factors weigh on investor confidence.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 3 Nov. 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

Images make Andromeda look compact, but its full apparent extent is enormous — several times the width of the full moon — and our eyes usually pick up only the much brighter central region.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Police did not immediately provide details about the extent of the injuries or the conditions of the three surviving officers.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 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

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

Far-right President Javier Milei's sweeping austerity measures, which have pushed millions of Argentines into poverty, could put him at odds with Leo, who has long championed the poor.

— Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Assessing security threats and implementing aviation security measures primarily falls to national authorities, working in coordination with airport operators, airlines and law enforcement.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

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