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ribbony

American  
[ri-buhn-ee] / ˈrɪ bən i /

adjective

  1. resembling or decorated with ribbon.


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The European custom of adding some ribbony ham or a line of anchovies on top of a buttered slice of bread is a classic for a reason.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2023

Today, she is red carpet ready in a slim black trouser-suit with ribbony bits.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 18, 2018

The batter will deflate, becoming ribbony and sticky, like soft nougat.

From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2017

Skorik, all ribbony lines, was impeccable here, proving above all the steeliness of her pointework, and making up for that earlier glitch.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 24, 2016

Danny was gazing at a couple of stunt kites with snaky ribbony tails.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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