as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies
added a little trim to her cocktail dress to make it a little fancier
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as in masters
to achieve a victory over
a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition
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as in whips
to defeat by a large margin
they trimmed our team by 40 points
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as in shaves
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
trimmed her bangs
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
trim a tree for Christmas
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as in organizes
to make neat
trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal
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Recent Examples of trims
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
From swaying trims to plush bags and scarves, warmth and whimsy can be found with Dries Van Noten’s pumps, Gucci’s tote bag, and Cos’s woolly hat.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
The 2026 Kia Sportage is available in six trims including models designed for off-roading.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Incentivize local trims, dye houses, and small-batch textile production.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
For the Saints, dealing Shaheed trims competition at receiver and clears cap/roster room as New Orleans weighs its relationship with former first-round WR Chris Olave and longer-term plan at the position.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited's interior is noticeably refined, especially compared to lower trims.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Fresh walls and old trims can be a pointless exercise, as shabby trims will attract attention for all the wrong reasons.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The Navigator comes in standard and long wheelbase, the Navigator L option, as well as the Reserve Edition and the high end Black Label trims.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
The move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
From swaying trims to plush bags and scarves, warmth and whimsy can be found with Dries Van Noten’s pumps, Gucci’s tote bag, and Cos’s woolly hat.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
The 2026 Kia Sportage is available in six trims including models designed for off-roading.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Incentivize local trims, dye houses, and small-batch textile production.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
For the Saints, dealing Shaheed trims competition at receiver and clears cap/roster room as New Orleans weighs its relationship with former first-round WR Chris Olave and longer-term plan at the position.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited's interior is noticeably refined, especially compared to lower trims.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Fresh walls and old trims can be a pointless exercise, as shabby trims will attract attention for all the wrong reasons.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The Navigator comes in standard and long wheelbase, the Navigator L option, as well as the Reserve Edition and the high end Black Label trims.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
As of October 27, the CME FedWatch tool derived from 30-Day Fed Funds futures implies a roughly 98% probability that the Fed trims the policy rate by 25 basis points this week.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
The move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trims
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Plus, the kit comes with ornaments, candles, and a star for the full festive experience.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Creating warmth, coziness, and tradition means layering in the personal touches — the kids’ ornaments, family photos, and holiday pillows — that make our home feel both nostalgic and uniquely ours.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This storied sandwich is served each year at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia; and many have long tried to replicate the recipe, which seemingly masters the perfect ratio of ingredients for classic egg salad.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Focus is difficult and hardly anyone masters the skill.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The wind whips across the peak, marked as per usual around here with a pile of stones and colorful prayer flags tied to the top like sails on the mast of a ship.—
Joe Baur,
Outside,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the video, Campos whips her long hair in disbelief.—
Christina Noriega,
Refinery29,
13 Oct. 2025
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To achieve this, Hank takes control in the dynamic and shaves Aaron’s entire body.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mural decorates the north side of the building facing Oak Middle School.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her husband sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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This magical moment is a gesture of love and gratitude that lights up a smile brighter than the most grandiose display of holiday decorations, making every stressful minute of holiday gift shopping completely worth it.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hence the furniture and the decorations of a house, and the condition of the house and grounds, are properly considered as index to the character of its occupants.—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, this approach defeats the primary purpose of insurance, which is to protect against catastrophic costs in the event of an unexpected medical crisis.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Haynes defeats Hall in District 2 Shamaiye Haynes maintained a sizable lead over Juanrique Hall in District 2, which covers uptown and west Charlotte.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ukraine bombs Russian energy infrastructure to defend civilians and destroy the Kremlin war machine.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Trims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trims. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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