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to be adjacent to
the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage
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as in bordered
to serve as a border for
neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds
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Recent Examples of fringed
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
On the first floor are some of the swishest quarters, with large rooms that benefit from floor-to-ceiling sash windows framed with thick, fringed curtains, original cornicing, cosseting color schemes of blue and rust, and large, comfy lounge areas with plenty of space to stretch out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Inching through the beam of light, an alien creature crawled across the surface of the sand, resembling an inch-long cluster of ghostly leaves fringed with silvery filigree and capped with a pair of antennae-like stalks.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Elsewhere, vintage Hollywood silhouettes and flapper dresses were reinterpreted in subtle ways, from Odessa A’zion’s shaggy fringed jumpsuit to the glittering drop waist of Rose Byrne’s silk crepe Chanel dress.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
On the first floor are some of the swishest quarters, with large rooms that benefit from floor-to-ceiling sash windows framed with thick, fringed curtains, original cornicing, cosseting color schemes of blue and rust, and large, comfy lounge areas with plenty of space to stretch out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Banks are fringed with grasses and scrubby trees, as colorful hills slant down to the water.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Inching through the beam of light, an alien creature crawled across the surface of the sand, resembling an inch-long cluster of ghostly leaves fringed with silvery filigree and capped with a pair of antennae-like stalks.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Guests will have the opportunity to spend the night inside Hannah’s world, just steps from the ocean, and get a peek into the star’s legendary closet, where racks burst with glittering stage looks, sequined tops, and bold accessories.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Participants wore sequined dresses, rhinestone boots, American flag capes and MAGA caps.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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His images show Kathrin standing in a dark blazer, flanked by security guards, next to a sign indicating that photography is forbidden.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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Originally plotted as the property’s formal entrance, the area was flanked by two stone walls built around statues representing the changing seasons, followed by two long parallel lines of thin cypress trees.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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It is bordered by single family homes on the north and south side of the property, and sits on a street that is roughly 30 feet wide.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Start in Dominical, a low-key beach town bordered by the Baru River.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Snag Loft’s whimsical embroidered floral option on sale that celebrates spring blooms, or embrace vintage edge with this boyfriend-cut Levi’s 90s Trucker Jacket.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Rose Byrne stunned in a strapless black mermaid Dior gown that featured delicate embroidered floral appliqués with shimmering beadwork running diagonally across the bodice and down the skirt, which flowed into a train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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The two beds can also be adjoined into a single double bed with an optional kit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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When first responders arrived, heavy smoke filled the air and flames were observed in the front corner window of the first floor of a 16-unit apartment building which is adjoined to two other apartment buildings.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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In some species the nipples are fully exposed or are bounded by mere remnants of a pouch.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The territory is roughly bounded by Interstate 10 on the south and west and Loop 410 to the north and east.—
Brandon Lingle,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2026, booking a trip at home or abroad can feel laced with uncertainty.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, unlike laced sneakers that are always coming undone, these shoes feature an easy-to-use adjustable hook-and-loop strap for better wearability.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Elijah Brown survived and joined his family during the Wednesday morning press conference.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mohsen joined the festival as a Senior Programmer in 2023 and was promoted to Head of Programming in 2024.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Fringed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fringed. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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