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noun

ˈfrinj How to pronounce fringe (audio)
Definition of fringenext
as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something was on the fringes of the crowd and couldn't see the speaker

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fringe

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verb

1
as in to join
to be adjacent to the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage

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2
as in to border
to serve as a border for neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds

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Recent Examples of fringe
Noun
Also called Chinese fringe flower, the shrub’s strappy petals come in white, deep pink, or magenta. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 During the video interview, C1 alleged that she was raped by Brand, now 51, after meeting him on the fringes of the Labour Party Conference in Bournemouth in 1999. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
Or, pair a playful texture like feathers or fringe with a more sophisticated top or blazer — the eye-catching fabric gives you just the right dash of youthfulness. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026 Fabrics include Mikado, organza, lace, tulle and charmeuse, while embellishments run the gamut from beading and feathers to fringe, sequins and metals. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fringe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
  1. edge
  2. join
  3. border
  4. perimeter
  5. touch
  6. edging
  7. flank
  8. boundary
Noun
  • Yet, as in many speculative markets, sophisticated participants often have access to better information, stronger analytical tools and more advanced risk-management techniques than retail participants, giving them an informational edge.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The eastern edge of the park is the north-south alley that serves businesses along Laramie.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of edge
Verb
  • Pattison joined Ricochet more than two years ago after leaving the UK arm of Pooch Perfect outfit Beyond Productions.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • That would be detectable, too, even if all of the planets don’t actually join the transit parade.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of join
Verb
  • The ministry said both patients were men in their 20s living in the Wapinda health zone, which borders Bas-Uele province, where Ebola cases have been reported previously.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • On the north side, a new seating amphitheater would border the reflecting pool, while glass walls would be installed between the museum’s neoclassical columns.
    — Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of border
Noun
  • An invite-only Rocket Variant replaces standard features with a single-seat configuration and perimeter thrusters for true flight, rendering it non-road-legal.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Bouquets of flowers, candles and toys line the crosswalk outside the police perimeter in tribute to the victims.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of perimeter
Verb
  • Insert an oven-going thermometer into the center of an inside thigh muscle (thermometer should not touch bone).
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2026
  • European natural gas futures have not yet reached the record peaks seen during the 2022 energy crisis triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, when prices briefly touched 300 euros per megawatt-hour.
    — , CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of touch
Noun
  • The small, irregular pearls appeared around the armholes of a long and lean mesh dress, and as the delicate edging on a beautiful citron yellow flapper dress with sheer panels.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of edging
Verb
  • By the time his daughter shows up, flanked by her mom and upright dentist stepdad, Lee’s moved on from scolding the room to thanking his mother for believing him.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It’s flanked by the After chair, which is perceived as a stack of layers and elements.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of flank
Noun
  • The arch would be built in the middle of a traffic circle tucked inside Washington's boundaries near Arlington National Cemetery.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Greece and Turkey, both NATO members, have been embroiled for decades in disputes over maritime boundaries in the Aegean Sea and eastern Mediterranean, as well as the divided island of Cyprus.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of boundary

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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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