EDGINGS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

edgings

noun

plural of edging

as in edges

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look

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Noun

With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026
This pre-seasoned, ¼ inch thick steel heat extremely evenly with minimal disparity between the center and edges.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of edges

Noun

The two exclaves have the European Union’s only land borders with Africa.

— Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Travel Meet the married women traveling solo Pam Allgood's husband won't fly or get on a ship, but that doesn't stop her from crossing international borders.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of borders

Noun

The map above shows the evacuation areas in red and the approximate fire perimeters as a black line.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
Bill Scott, chief of Metro’s in-house police force, said security perimeters have not yet been set for SoFi and other 2028 venues.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of perimeters

Noun

The researchers acknowledged that the exact boundaries around the venues have not been set.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Instead of chopping an object into billions of tiny digital cubes, the system mathematically embeds the boundaries and material densities into quantum states.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of boundaries

Noun

But a recent study found that people with larger waist circumferences who ate one avocado daily for six months did not see improvements in blood sugar, insulin levels, or insulin resistance.

— Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026
Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.

— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025

Definition of circumferences

Noun

The bar’s aesthetic verges on Brutalist, with walls made of concrete blocks, uniform round tables, and stone chairs affixed to the floor, but its offerings are a more conventional list of classic cocktails, including Spritzes and Negronis.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Still, sometimes the songs feel like they’re trapped in amber, with emotion muted and songwriting that verges on repetitive.

— Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026

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