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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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A textile installation of colorful ribbons by the Argentine artist Manuel Ameztoy hangs from the ceilings of the long corridors and the reception area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The mural ceremony was held April 24 immediately after the school’s 50th annual district track meet, where Brown interacted with the participants and handed out ribbons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

They embellished their sewing accessories with satin, velvet and ribbons for the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

And then, the turn: each bowl is finished with a poached egg, ribbons of chard, lemon, aioli and toast.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Only a fraction of the Hall of Mirrors reflects her own countenance, and some contain only a shimmering blur of pale-grey gown, or the motion of the billowing ribbons as they float behind her.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern