Synonyms of fringe
9 similar words
Another word for fringe is outskirts. Other synonyms of fringe are edge, periphery, bangs, nonmainstream and marginal.
Synonyms and similar words for fringe
nounThe periphery of an area, especially a town or city.
- outskirtsThe area surrounding a city or town; suburb.
nounSynonym of bangs: hair hanging over the forehead, especially a hairstyle where it is cut straight...
adjectiveOutside the mainstream.
- nonmainstreamNot mainstream.
- marginal
- peripheral
- alternative
- fringy informalBeyond the mainstream.
Meaning of fringe
- noun A decorative border.
- noun A border or edging.
- noun A marginal or peripheral part.
fringe in other languages
Questions about synonyms of fringe
- What is another word for fringe?
- Fringe has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as outskirts, edge, periphery, bangs, nonmainstream, marginal, peripheral and alternative.
- What does fringe mean?
- Fringe means a decorative border.
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