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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

“Henry Ford Hospital” from 1932 offers an unsparing look at the artist following a miscarriage, in which blood vessels fan out like ribbons and objects like snails hint at the slowness of her recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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

I have her spin counterclockwise as I unwind the ribbons.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller