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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Heder remains interested in stories about outsiders, about class and people generally ignored by or on the fringes of society.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Some of these "fringes" measure only slightly more than 20 kilometers across.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 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
The film arrives at a time when discussions about unidentified aerial phenomena, government transparency and artificial intelligence have moved from the fringes of popular culture into mainstream debate.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The red crêpe paper hung down in long fringes from the mantel and also was looped around the backs of the chairs.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
