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ribbons

NOUN

narrow strip of material

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bow decoration streamer strip stripe tape

STRONG

award band bandeau binding braid cordon corse fillet prize trimming

WEAK

banderole

Example Sentences

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Creamy, slightly tangy, with ribbons of sweetness running through it.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Yellow ribbons are tied around mailboxes and roadside library posts.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

The fabric was sourced in New York and shipped to L.A.; the ribbons were made by hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

And as the 2026 event in Milan-Cortina gets going, the 10 Scots in the team will again be among the favourites to return home with ribbons around their necks.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Dried chili peppers hang along the eaves, lavender sachets are laced with ribbons, jars filled with homemade jams line the shelves.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day