as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
was on the fringes of the crowd and couldn't see the speaker
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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds
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Recent Examples of fringe
Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Bridgerton—which takes place in the same time period—also features the quintessential hairstyle: Phoebe Dynevor’s Daphne Bassett lets her loose fringe fall delicately over her face in a way that calls to mind fresh spring days in the English countryside.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Also nominated in the lead actress category, Demi Moore walked the carpet in a strapless dark blue gown with a beaded neckline and fringe on the bottom.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
What was once seen as a fringe experiment is now deeply embedded in traditional financial infrastructure.
—Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Bridgerton—which takes place in the same time period—also features the quintessential hairstyle: Phoebe Dynevor’s Daphne Bassett lets her loose fringe fall delicately over her face in a way that calls to mind fresh spring days in the English countryside.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Think bold architecture flanking a river, a massive lake fringed by a pedestrian-friendly trail and sandy beaches, world-class museums and theater, and landmarks like the Navy Pier, Millennium Park, and the Magnificent Mile.
—Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
Also nominated in the lead actress category, Demi Moore walked the carpet in a strapless dark blue gown with a beaded neckline and fringe on the bottom.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringe
Noun
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The Karman Line, located 62 miles above Earth, demarcates the edge of space.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Six female celebs — including pop songstress Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée, author Lauren Sánchez — are slated to blast off Monday morning in a Blue Origin rocket headed for the edge of space.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The big news this week of the UFC's parent company TKO joining forces with Saudi Arabian sports promoter Turki Alalshikh to create a new boxing league was music to the ears of Alex Pereira.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The United States also hopes to establish long-term human stays on the moon by 2030 as part of the Artemis program spearheaded by NASA and joined by multiple international partners.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Our Guide to Black Mountain West Jefferson West Jefferson is in the northwestern part of North Carolina, which borders Tennessee and Virginia, meaning that folks from several states frequent the area for its wealth of things to do.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Pennsylvania range which borders New York and New Jersey is less than three hours away from Manhattan by car and dotted with scenic sightseeing destinations such as the Delaware River, Lake Harmony, the namesake Mount Pocono and Pocono Lake, and Lehigh Gorge State Park.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These structures, the center core and open perimeters, are already built.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since the fiddle is so approachable, every hand that touches it has the ability to impact its sound.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Buy Now for $176 In the compilation video, Hurley stands atop rocks on the beach and walks on the white sandy beaches of the island before letting her feet touch the water.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He’s set to remain in center flanked by Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu, and the Red Sox should have one of the stronger defensive outfields in the game once again.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The prosecutors’ claims come after Mangione’s lawyers have accused law enforcement of playing to the television cameras with Mangione’s dramatic perp walk off a helicopter and onto a Manhattan pier, flanked by heavily armed law enforcement personnel with New York Mayor Eric Adams trailing behind.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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As the music soars, that life-death veil is pierced, crossing both metaphysical and temporal boundaries.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Following behind-the-scenes complaints and petitioning from rival studios, the TV Academy drew new boundaries: anthology series were no longer eligible as TV movies and instead had to compete as outstanding limited or anthology series.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Fringe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringe. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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