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ribbons

  • plural
    of ribbon.
    ribbon
    noun
    a woven strip or band of fine material, as silk or rayon, varying in width and finished off at the edges, used for ornament, tying, etc.
  • present tense form
    of ribbon (3rd person singular).
    ribbon
    noun
    a woven strip or band of fine material, as silk or rayon, varying in width and finished off at the edges, used for ornament, tying, etc.

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Branches were draped with colourful ribbons and ritual wreaths, while bonfires blazed high, ready for the military brotherhood to gather around them.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

Wales cut Russia to ribbons with a breathtaking attacking display, racing into a 2-0 lead in 20 minutes.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Its peppery bite survives the wait, while the leaves soften into the sauces rather than collapsing into wet ribbons.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

A textile installation of colorful ribbons by the Argentine artist Manuel Ameztoy hangs from the ceilings of the long corridors and the reception area.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

A glowing rainbow began to float in the air like ribbons from the tip of the arrowhead.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young