fringe

1 of 2

noun

ˈfrinj

often attributive

: an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band

a lampshade with a fringe

: something resembling a fringe : edge, periphery

—often used in plural

operated on the fringes of the lawworking for years on the fringes of the entertainment industry

chiefly British : bang entry 4

wears her hair in a fringe

: one of various light or dark bands produced by the interference or diffraction of light

: an area bordering a putting green on a golf course with grass trimmed longer than on the green itself

: something that is marginal, additional, or secondary to some activity, process, or subject

a fringe sport

: a group with marginal or extremist views

the politically conservative fringe

: fringe benefit

fringy

ˈfrin-jē

adjective

Synonyms

Noun

border
borderline
bound
boundary
brim
circumference
compass
confines
edge
edging
end
frame
hem
margin
perimeter
periphery
rim
skirt
skirting
verge

Verb

abut
adjoin
border (on)
butt (on or against)
flank
join
march (with)
neighbor
skirt
touch
verge (on)

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun a lampshade with a fringe a fringe of moss around the tree a party on the political fringe Verb A jungle fringed the shore. the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Popular culture and social media have also ferried ideas about satanism and widespread child abuse from fringe to the mainstream.

Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 That’s where Blair three-putted from the fringe for a bogey, after an errant drive had led to a double bogey on the par-5 No. 14.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 Pendrith makes a charge Finau's birdie came just moments after Pendrith dropped in a 15-foot putt from the fringe which sparked the Canadian.

Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2022 The seamless garment approach to life I was taught was a fringe, rather than mainstream, idea.

W. Ralph Eubanks, CNN, 7 July 2022 Still, perhaps the most unfortunate characterization in the piece is the argument that Bitcoin Maximalism is a fringe, dying, or radical belief.

Pete Rizzo, Forbes, 4 July 2022 True, there still is a crackpot fringe ready to condemn anyone who bears the name of Roosevelt — Hyde Park branch.

James Roosevelt, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2022 Drag queens and kings twirled and dropped on stage in sequins and feathers and fringe.

Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 For her new hair transformation, Rihanna added long bangs to her trademark long black hairstyle, with the piece-y fringe falling between her eyes and on the sides of her forehead.

Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Sep. 2022

Verb

His press releases tend to focus on bipartisan bills around mental health rather than fringe conservative ideas.

Patrick Caldwell, The New Republic, 16 Aug. 2022 In this living room, walls wrapped in wood paneling and a variety of plush textures (supplied by faux-fur and fringe details on blue and cream-colored pillows and rugs) layer in coziness.

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Such candidates can’t be treated as part of a comically unelectable, and thus harmless, fringe.

Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2022 Other studies similarly have found a growing tolerance of violent ideologies that historically were confined to fringe elements.

Hannah Allam, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 Dozens of cities around the world have followed Edinburgh’s lead — and, according to Gray, what makes each fringe fest unique is the reflection of the host city’s artists and culture.

Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 July 2022 For hat, make a cone from a paper bag, then fold in its top and fringe its bottom, curling upward.

Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 However, once that product is delivered to the real world, fringe use cases can create unintended behavior.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 July 2022 The major parties bled votes to fringe parties and independents, including in many seats considered Labor or coalition strongholds.

Trevor Marshallsea, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English frenge, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *frimbia, from Latin fimbriae (plural)

Verb

verbal derivative of fringe entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	fringing
释义	fringe 1 of 2 noun ˈfrinj often attributive 1 : an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band a lampshade with a fringe 2 a : something resembling a fringe : edge, periphery —often used in plural operated on the fringes of the lawworking for years on the fringes of the entertainment industry b chiefly British : bang entry 4 wears her hair in a fringe c : one of various light or dark bands produced by the interference or diffraction of light d : an area bordering a putting green on a golf course with grass trimmed longer than on the green itself 3 a : something that is marginal, additional, or secondary to some activity, process, or subject a fringe sport b : a group with marginal or extremist views the politically conservative fringe c : fringe benefit fringy ˈfrin-jē adjective fringe 2 of 2 verb fringed; fringing ˈfrin-jiŋ transitive verb 1 : to furnish or adorn with a fringe 2 : to serve as a fringe for : border Synonyms Noun border borderline bound boundary brim circumference compass confines edge edging end frame hem margin perimeter periphery rim skirt skirting verge Verb abut adjoin border (on) butt (on or against) flank join march (with) neighbor skirt touch verge (on) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun a lampshade with a fringe a fringe of moss around the tree a party on the political fringe Verb A jungle fringed the shore. the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage Recent Examples on the Web Noun Popular culture and social media have also ferried ideas about satanism and widespread child abuse from fringe to the mainstream. Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2022 That’s where Blair three-putted from the fringe for a bogey, after an errant drive had led to a double bogey on the par-5 No. 14. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 Pendrith makes a charge Finau's birdie came just moments after Pendrith dropped in a 15-foot putt from the fringe which sparked the Canadian. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2022 The seamless garment approach to life I was taught was a fringe, rather than mainstream, idea. W. Ralph Eubanks, CNN, 7 July 2022 Still, perhaps the most unfortunate characterization in the piece is the argument that Bitcoin Maximalism is a fringe, dying, or radical belief. Pete Rizzo, Forbes, 4 July 2022 True, there still is a crackpot fringe ready to condemn anyone who bears the name of Roosevelt — Hyde Park branch. James Roosevelt, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2022 Drag queens and kings twirled and dropped on stage in sequins and feathers and fringe. Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 For her new hair transformation, Rihanna added long bangs to her trademark long black hairstyle, with the piece-y fringe falling between her eyes and on the sides of her forehead. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Sep. 2022 Verb His press releases tend to focus on bipartisan bills around mental health rather than fringe conservative ideas. Patrick Caldwell, The New Republic, 16 Aug. 2022 In this living room, walls wrapped in wood paneling and a variety of plush textures (supplied by faux-fur and fringe details on blue and cream-colored pillows and rugs) layer in coziness. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Such candidates can’t be treated as part of a comically unelectable, and thus harmless, fringe. Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2022 Other studies similarly have found a growing tolerance of violent ideologies that historically were confined to fringe elements. Hannah Allam, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2022 Dozens of cities around the world have followed Edinburgh’s lead — and, according to Gray, what makes each fringe fest unique is the reflection of the host city’s artists and culture. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 July 2022 For hat, make a cone from a paper bag, then fold in its top and fringe its bottom, curling upward. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 However, once that product is delivered to the real world, fringe use cases can create unintended behavior. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 July 2022 The major parties bled votes to fringe parties and independents, including in many seats considered Labor or coalition strongholds. Trevor Marshallsea, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English frenge, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin frimbia, from Latin fimbriae* (plural) Verb verbal derivative of fringe entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing fringe fringe benefit on the fringe(s) lunatic fringe fringe area fringe tree fringe benefit on the fringe(s) lunatic fringe fringe area fringe tree Kids Definition fringe 1 of 2 noun ˈfrinj 1 : a border or trimming made by or made to look like the loose ends of the cloth 2 : a narrow area along the edge I ran till I got to the fringe of the forest. fringe 2 of 2 verb fringed; fringing 1 : to decorate with a fringe 2 : to go along or around A hedge fringed the yard. Medical Definition fringe noun ˈfrinj often attributive : one of various light or dark bands produced by the interference or diffraction of light fringing 1 of 2 adjective as in adjacent having a border in common fringing nations fighting over territory on their shared border Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance adjacent bordering adjoining neighboring skirting verging abutting flanking closest joining contiguous attached touching united surrounding fencing conterminous close juxtaposed near nearest nearby connecting flush marginal encircling linked enclosing connected peripheral bounding communicating interconnecting embracing circumjacent approximate rimming nigh tangent immediate joined ambient tangential encompassing inclosing next-door Antonyms & Near Antonyms isolated noncontiguous apart nonadjacent separate discrete single farthest detached unconnected distant remote removed isolate far discontinuous away unattached disconnected unlinked faraway noncontinuous resolved free-standing split divided severed ramified parted broken up dissevered far-off disunited uncoupled dissociated sundered disjoined divorced unyoked See More fringing 2 of 2 verb present participle of fringe 1 as in adjoining to be adjacent to the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage Synonyms & Similar Words adjoining flanking joining surrounding touching neighboring abutting skirting lining encircling bounding fencing butting (on or against) marching (with) bordering (on) rimming verging (on) margining converging enclosing meeting embracing attaching (to) inclosing contacting communicating (with) connecting (with) linking (with) 2 as in bordering to serve as a border for neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds Synonyms & Similar Words bordering bounding edging surrounding skirting rimming margining trimming encircling framing hemming looping silhouetting rounding circling demarcating defining outlining enclosing walling tracing environing circumscribing sketching girdling ringing limiting restricting curbing delineating confining restraining inclosing girthing controlling checking compassing
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fringe

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