fringe
noun
a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
fringes
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pluralof fringe.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof fringe (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
fringenouna decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
Example Sentences
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Russian forces have edged close to the city's eastern fringes, which has prompted calls for the civilians who remain to relocate to safer regions of Ukraine.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
All the memes and merch exist on the movie’s fringes.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Paul Robinson: Spurs had a shocker last season but this time they are on the fringes of the Champions League places, without a doubt.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
In “Self-Portrait With Necklace,” a string of blue jadestones rests on Kahlo’s bare neck, above the fringes of a lace blouse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
He knelt at the edge of the thicket, looking until he found a narrow winding trail through the fringes of oak.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
