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
James Raia, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Remember to book in for regular trims every six weeks.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Data Analysis – Drives productivity gains, trims staffing needs over time, and reduces IT costs by replacing less efficient platforms.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The movie is adapted from Richard Osman’s 2020 novel of the same name and while certain trims and economies are expected, the screenplay from Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote doesn’t really develop the four aging investigators so much as establish their general vibe and hope that’s enough.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Buyers can choose between pickup or wagon body styles, soft- or hard-top roofs, and an almost limitless palette of colors, leathers, and trims.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Eight out of the car's 10 trims have starting prices lower than the average new vehicle price.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Automakers are already shifting costs by cutting lower trims, bundling features into pricier packages and raising destination fees and loan rates to skirt eye-popping sticker prices.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 1 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
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard with all trims.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Remember to book in for regular trims every six weeks.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Data Analysis – Drives productivity gains, trims staffing needs over time, and reduces IT costs by replacing less efficient platforms.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The movie is adapted from Richard Osman’s 2020 novel of the same name and while certain trims and economies are expected, the screenplay from Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote doesn’t really develop the four aging investigators so much as establish their general vibe and hope that’s enough.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Buyers can choose between pickup or wagon body styles, soft- or hard-top roofs, and an almost limitless palette of colors, leathers, and trims.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Eight out of the car's 10 trims have starting prices lower than the average new vehicle price.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Automakers are already shifting costs by cutting lower trims, bundling features into pricier packages and raising destination fees and loan rates to skirt eye-popping sticker prices.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Skip the pricey groomer visits and messy bathroom trims with this Labor Day deal.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 1 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
Noun
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Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Start by selecting a focal point, such as the Grand Duchess Tree or a statement yard piece, then build around it using garlands, mini trees, or complementary ornaments.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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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
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To accomplish this, Barton turned to the fundamental dance technique of spotting, where the dancer finds a focal point in front of them and whips their head around to hold that focus spot and keep themself centered.—
Oliver Sava,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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Wind whips both the sound waves and temperatures around, so bring a blanket even if it’s not forecast to rain or hail.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Those varying responses often have an offsetting effect that shaves off the most extreme edges of the group’s volatility.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Accessories, colored extensions, and unique shaves all accentuate the beauty of natural hair to help anyone achieve the best natural hairstyles for curly hair.—
Ashley Alese Edwards,
Glamour,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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An abstract profile of her decorates the annual tournament poster.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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As the sun rose, the vermilion paint that decorates most Shinto shrines to ward off evil and misfortune began to shine dazzlingly.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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The hotel was decked out in Chiefs colors, from either the fans wearing hats, jerseys and shirts to the elevators inside featuring team decorations.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The festivities included a catered spread of food, themed decorations and a special gift from the brand.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Providing a narrow network or mail-order-only option defeats the purpose.—
Wendy Barnes,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Getting vaccinated too early defeats the purpose.—
Eileen Finan,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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 12 Sep. 2025.
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