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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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
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
Some of its advocates have been on the fringes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
They were on the fringes of the bazaar, the way ahead blocked by a solid wall of people.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
