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Definition of fringe
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fringe
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Other Words from fringe
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Synonyms for fringe
Synonyms: Noun
border, borderline, bound, boundary, brim, circumference, compass, confines, edge, edging, end, frame, hem, margin, perimeter, periphery, rim, skirt, skirting, verge
Synonyms: Verb
abut, adjoin, border (on), butt (on or against), flank, join, march (with), neighbor, skirt, touch, verge (on)
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Examples of fringe in a Sentence
Noun
a lampshade with a fringe a fringe of moss around the tree a party on the political fringeVerb
A jungle fringed the shore. the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The striking advances come from people on the fringes, being playful. — Los Angeles Times, "Kary Mullis, quirky Nobel laureate whose DNA discovery changed the science world, dies," 13 Aug. 2019 For this record, Cottrill paired up with Rostam Batmanglij, the production whiz behind Vampire Weekend and various other projects on the fringes of the mainstream. — Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, "Clairo and the Fuzzy, D.I.Y. Sounds of Bedroom Pop," 12 Aug. 2019 Such conspiracy theories usually thrive on the fringes. — Michael Gold, New York Times, "Epstein Conspiracy Theories: De Blasio, and Others Join Speculation," 12 Aug. 2019 The site remained on the fringes until 2014, when some supporters of GamerGate — a loose reactionary collection of anti-feminist video gamers — flocked to 8chan after being kicked off 4chan. — Kevin Roose, BostonGlobe.com, "8chan’s founder is fed up. ‘Shut the site down,’ he says," 4 Aug. 2019 Similarly, Lou Leone, who brought his son, 13-year-old Pete, found himself on the fringes of a mosh pit during Calboy’s set. — Nicole Blackwood, chicagotribune.com, "Lolla parents with teens: For better, for worse and even sometimes for bonding," 2 Aug. 2019 Teams with realistic Series hopes: Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Astros, with Washington on the fringes. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Doc's Morning Line: The Harrelson curse? Come on now, Cincinnati Bengals fans. Really?," 24 July 2019 Yet this success has always rested on an uneasy coalition of disillusioned conservatives, nationalist populists and radicals on the fringes of democracy. — The Economist, "Germany’s far right: strong in the east, weak in the west," 18 July 2019 After missing out on a sign-and-trade deal with Jimmy Butler, who agreed to play for the Miami Heat instead, the Rockets likely are going to bring back their entire starting lineup and look to add pieces on the fringes to improve. — Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, "What free agents are still available for Rockets to sign?," 1 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The area of Mitchells Plain where Myburgh lives is on the Cape Flats, an expanse fringing the city where black and mixed-race people were forcibly moved from central parts of the city during apartheid. — Kimon De Greef, BostonGlobe.com, "As gang murders surge, South Africa sends army to Cape Town, and the city cheers," 13 Aug. 2019 The conspiracies spanned a wide range of topics from Epstein’s connections to the Clinton family and President Donald Trump to fringe theories including QAnon. — NBC News, "After Epstein's suicide, conspiracy theories flourish online," 10 Aug. 2019 In a display of costume-style designs, animal totems were the order of the day. Oversized fur headpieces, deer antlers and bear head sculptures merged with giant synthetic lacing and yeti-style fringed footwear with architectural metal heels. — Washington Post, "Chanel’s new designer, Viard, unveils couture debut in Paris," 2 July 2019 All around her, fringing every icon, tied by silk ribbons, were modern votive offerings: tin or stamped metal tokens of arms and legs and ears and mouths, appealing for healing for a diseased or damaged human part. — Adam Gopnik, Town & Country, "My First Visit to the Greek Islands Turned Out to Be a Journey Home," 20 May 2019 The distant destination is the closest one can get to the surreally stunning UNESCO World Heritage–listed fringing reef, with hundreds of fish and coral species, rays and turtles. — Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, "Hollywood's Travel Guide to Western Australia," 16 July 2019 Sitting at the edge of vast meadows, fringed by mixed conifer forest, DeMotte offers 38 single sites for tents and RVs (no hookups). — Roger Naylor, azcentral, "These Arizona campgrounds will reserve your spot," 17 June 2019 One observer in the seats fringing the central circular table wondered whether young people might feel isolated on such an artificial island, even connected by transportation to the coast. — Andrew Revkin, National Geographic, "Floating cities could ease the world’s housing crunch, the UN says," 5 Apr. 2019 Souvenirs from his time include a fortune worth of silk window treatments — draped, swagged, fringed, puddled or ballooned — that reach past 20 feet tall in the living room. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "$2.35M Bloomfield Hills home comes with 2 kitchens and a tree house," 29 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fringe.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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