FRINGE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FRINGE?

Need another word that means the same as “fringe”? Find 40 synonyms and 30 related words for “fringe” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Fringe” are: outskirt, bang, interference fringe, periphery, edging, edge, border, hem, trimming, frill, flounce, ruffle, unconventional, unorthodox, offbeat, alternative, avant-garde, experimental, innovative, radical, extreme, trim, rim, bind, braid, bound, skirt, line, flank, verge, surround, enclose, encircle, circle, encompass, ring, circumscribe

Fringe as a Noun

Definitions of "Fringe" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fringe” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A part of the city far removed from the center.
• A secondary festival on the periphery of the Edinburgh Festival.
• A border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead.
• A natural border or edging of hair or fibres in an animal or plant.
• The outside boundary or surface of something.
• A social group holding marginal or extreme views.
• The unconventional, extreme, or marginal part of a group or sphere of activity.
• An ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels.
• A decorative border of hanging threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material.
• The front part of a person's hair cut so as to hang over the forehead.
• A strip of false colour in an optical image.
• A band of contrasting brightness or darkness produced by diffraction or interference of light.
• One of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light.
• The border or outer edges of an area or group.

Synonyms of "Fringe" as a noun (12 Words)

bang	The character ‘!’. The party went with a bang.
border	A district near the border between two areas. She stitched a border on to one of the plain white saris.
edge	The outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something. He had an edge on the competition.
edging	The outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something. A chemise with lace edging.
flounce	An exaggerated action intended to express annoyance or impatience. She left the room with a flounce.
frill	A thing resembling a frill in appearance or function. It was just a comfortable flat with no frills.
hem	The edge of a piece of cloth or clothing which has been turned under and sewn. The hem of her dress was stained.
interference fringe	The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding.
outskirt	A part of the city far removed from the center. They built a factory on the outskirts of the city.
periphery	A marginal or secondary position in, or aspect of, a group, subject, or sphere of activity. New buildings on the periphery of the hospital site.
ruffle	A strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim.
trimming	A state of arrangement or appearance. Roast turkey with all the trimmings.

Usage Examples of "Fringe" as a noun

• She became noted for her work on the Fringe.
• Members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times.
• The beaded fringe of her dress.
• A long fringe of hair on the tail.
• We offer the highest salary and fringes in the country.
• The southern fringes of the city.
• Rap music is no longer something on the fringe.
• The lunatic fringe of American political life.
• People on the fringe of the crowd had trouble hearing him.
• She smiled as she pushed her fringe back out of her eyes.

Fringe as a Verb

Definitions of "Fringe" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fringe” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Decorate (clothing or material) with a fringe.
• Form a natural border or edging of hair or fibres on (part of an animal or plant.
• Form a border along or around (something.
• Adorn with a fringe.
• Decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe.

Synonyms of "Fringe" as a verb (19 Words)

bind	Of a quantifier be applied to a given variable so that the variable falls within its scope For example in an expression of the form For every x if x is a dog x is an animal the universal quantifier is binding the variable x. Eating foods that are low in fibre can bind you up.
border	Provide with a border or edge. Regions bordering Azerbaijan.
bound	Form the boundary of be contiguous to. Louis came bounding down the stairs.
braid	Edge or trim a garment with braid. When I was a kid I loved braiding my hair.
circle	Form or draw a circle around. Encircle the errors.
circumscribe	Draw a line around. Our actions are circumscribed by our biology personality and by the social and cultural context into which we are born.
edge	Ski with one s weight on the edges of one s skis. Connecticut avoided an upset and edged Yale 49 48.
encircle	Form a circle around; surround. Encircle the errors.
enclose	Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering. The lamp was enclosed in a frosted glass globe.
encompass	Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one’s sphere or territory. No studies encompass all sectors of medical care.
flank	Guard or strengthen (a military force or position) from the side. The ship went straight through the enemy fleet and flanked them.
hem	Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem. Hem my skirt.
line	Mark with lines. Draw a line.
rim	Roll around the rim of. Sugar rimmed the dessert plate.
ring	Attach a ring to the foot of in order to identify. Only a small proportion of warblers are caught and ringed.
skirt	Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. She skirted the problem.
surround	Surround so as to force to give up. He loves to surround himself with family and friends.
trim	Adjust the balance of a ship or aircraft by rearranging its cargo or by means of its trim tabs. Trim the photograph.
verge	Be very close or similar to. His behavior verges on the criminal.

Usage Examples of "Fringe" as a verb

• The weaver fringed the scarf.
• It's early summer and white cow parsley fringes the roadside verges.
• The sea is fringed by palm trees.
• Each of the legs on its first six body segments were fringed with fine hairlike structures.
• A rich robe of gold, fringed with black velvet.
• Fur fringed the hem of the dress.

Fringe as an Adjective

Definitions of "Fringe" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fringe” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme.

Synonyms of "Fringe" as an adjective (9 Words)

alternative	(of two things) mutually exclusive. Alternative possibilities were neutrality or war.
avant-garde	Radically new or original.
experimental	Relating to or based on experiment. An experimental drug.
extreme	Far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree. In extreme cases the soldier may be discharged.
innovative	(of a person) introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking. Innovative ways to help unemployed people.
offbeat	(informal) strikingly unconventional. A rapid tempo is essential here otherwise we will not sense the offbeat hemiolas.
radical	Markedly new or introducing radical change. A radical verb form.
unconventional	Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. His unconventional approach to life.
unorthodox	Independent in behavior or thought. An unorthodox lifestyle.

Usage Examples of "Fringe" as an adjective

• A fringe political party.
• Fringe theatre.

Associations of "Fringe" (30 Words)

beaded	Decorated or covered with beads. Beaded chiffon dresses.
beard	An animal s growth or marking that is likened to a beard for example the gills of an oyster or the beak bristles of certain birds. He was afraid to beard the sultan himself.
bristle	Have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles. The dog s fur bristled.
bushy	Covered with bush or bushes. Bushy desert areas.
dander	Small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people. Having one s hackles or dander up.
feathery	Adorned with feathers or plumes. Feathery palm trees.
fleece	Tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on used for clothing. The sky was half blue half fleeced with white clouds.
fur	Animal skin with fur on it or fabric resembling this used in making or trimming garments. A long lean muscular cat with sleek fur.
furry	Covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs. The furry fandom.
fuzzy	Relating to a form of set theory and logic in which predicates may have degrees of applicability, rather than simply being true or false. It has important uses in artificial intelligence and the design of control systems. The picture is very fuzzy.
hackles	A feeling of anger and animosity. Having one s hackles or dander up.
hair	Hairs collectively especially those growing on a person s head. They escaped by a hair s breadth.
haired	Having hair of a specified kind. A curly haired boy.
hairy	Having a rough feel or appearance suggestive of coarse hair. A hairy chest.
hirsute	Hairy. Their hirsute chests.
mohair	A yarn or fabric made from mohair typically mixed with wool. A mohair sweater.
molt	Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers.
moustache	A long moustache. A clergyman with long grey moustaches.
mustache	An unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip. He looked younger after he shaved off his mustache.
nylon	Stockings or tights made of nylon. The tent is made of blue nylon.
otter	The fur of an otter.
plume	Deck with a plume. Smoke plumed from the chimneys.
plush	Richly luxurious and expensive. A plush Mayfair flat.
shave	Reduce by a small amount. The barber shaves customers with a traditional cut throat razor.
shear	Cut off something such as hair wool or grass with scissors or shears. Aluminium is not very resilient to shear forces.
tassel	Decorate with a tassel or tassels. Damask curtains were held by silk cords with gold tassels.
trim	Adjust the balance of a ship or aircraft by rearranging its cargo or by means of its trim tabs. Trim the grass using a sharp mower.
whisker	Furnish with whiskers. A whiskered jersey.
whiskered	Having hair on the cheeks and chin.