Ribbon
noun
A narrow strip, usually made of fabric, used for decoration or tying things.
She tied a blue ribbon in her hair.
Often appears as...
- tie a ribbon
- ribbon cutting
noun
A long, thin piece of something.
Smoke rose from the chimney in a thin ribbon.
Often appears as...
- ribbon of road
- ribbon of river
noun
In computing, a set of icons at the top of a software window that give you control.
Click on the ribbon to access the commands.
Often appears as...
- microsoft office ribbon
- ribbon commands
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To cut or tear into narrow, long pieces or strips.
She ribboned the leftover wrapping paper for later use.
Often appears as...
- ribbon the paper
- ribbon the fabric
noun
A special strip of cloth worn to show support for something.
She is wearing a pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness.
Often appears as...
- pink ribbon
- awareness ribbon
noun
A narrow strip, usually made of fabric, used for decoration or tying things.
She tied a blue ribbon in her hair.
Often appears as...
- tie a ribbon
- ribbon cutting
noun
A long, thin piece of something.
Smoke rose from the chimney in a thin ribbon.
Often appears as...
- ribbon of road
- ribbon of river
noun
In computing, a set of icons at the top of a software window that give you control.
Click on the ribbon to access the commands.
Often appears as...
- microsoft office ribbon
- ribbon commands
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To cut or tear into narrow, long pieces or strips.
She ribboned the leftover wrapping paper for later use.
Often appears as...
- ribbon the paper
- ribbon the fabric
noun
A special strip of cloth worn to show support for something.
She is wearing a pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness.
Often appears as...
- pink ribbon
- awareness ribbon
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Decorative Use
Ribbon often adds a decorative touch to objects, symbolizing celebration or enhancement.
The wedding car was adorned with white ribbons.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbol of Achievement
Ribbons can represent success, often given as medals or prizes.
He proudly wore the ribbon for academic excellence.
Pro Tip 1/2Decorative Use
Ribbon often adds a decorative touch to objects, symbolizing celebration or enhancement.
The wedding car was adorned with white ribbons.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbol of Achievement
Ribbons can represent success, often given as medals or prizes.
He proudly wore the ribbon for academic excellence.
Pro Tip 1/2Decorative Use
Ribbon often adds a decorative touch to objects, symbolizing celebration or enhancement.
The wedding car was adorned with white ribbons.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbol of Achievement
Ribbons can represent success, often given as medals or prizes.
He proudly wore the ribbon for academic excellence.
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The magic ingredient...
leaving us with blue at the far depths. In this clip you can see two other important elements. The first is the surge and swell, or the invisible underwater current that pushes the bits of particulate around in the water. The second is the caustics. These are the ribbons of light, like you might see on the bottom of a pool,
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How to start your own...
one and I thought I can start my own business now I didn't have any business plans the only eight years old I only knew I want to make pretty creations that were safe for the environment and I wanted to give back my mom taught me how to sew and on my back porch I would sit and make hip bands out of ribbon I write down the
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Maya Penn: Meet a young...
and I wanted to give back. My mom taught me how to sew, and on my back porch, I would sit and make little headbands out of ribbon, and I would write down the names and the price of each item. I started making more items like hats, scarves and bags. Soon, my items began selling all over the world,
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The power of women's...
Now we reproduce these patterns not in big, bold and blunt ways, but in the everyday banality of life. When my daughter was in preschool, every single morning she built an elaborate castle -- ribbons and blocks -- and every single morning the same boy knocked it down gleefully.
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Todd Kuiken: A...
She had a little sensor at the end of her prosthesis that then she rubbed over different surfaces, and she could feel different textures of sandpaper, different grits, ribbon cable, as it pushed on her reinnervated hand skin. She said that when she just ran it across the table,
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Healthier men, one...
support programs in the world and that is an amazing achievement when you think about us growing mustaches and for us we have redefined charity our ribbon is a hairy ribbon our ambassadors are the Mowbray's and the most sisters and I think that's been fundamental to our
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Steven Strogatz: How...
and it's a very thin ribbon of steel, the world's -- probably the flattest and thinnest suspension bridge there is, with cables that are out on the side. You're used to suspension bridges with big droopy cables on the top. These cables were on the side of the bridge,
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Why city flags may be...
here come the big no-nos of flag design. Number four, no lettering or seals. Never use writing of any kind. Underneath the phoenix, there's a motto on a ribbon that translates to "Gold in peace, iron in war," plus -- and this is the big problem --
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Mexican Witchcraft PIPE...
purses fly powered by wing of bat and tongue of pig witches bind hexes and black ribbon ready for burial and a human braid curses like these are all too familiar to doctor zabaleta as part
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Beware the Bear Hunters...
shot we hear just really feel it in deep inside of us Lynne and as assistant suman's field tie on feed low ribbons so hunters can clearly see these are
Video examples
The magic ingredient...
leaving us with blue at the far depths. In this clip you can see two other important elements. The first is the surge and swell, or the invisible underwater current that pushes the bits of particulate around in the water. The second is the caustics. These are the ribbons of light, like you might see on the bottom of a pool,
Video examples
How to start your own...
one and I thought I can start my own business now I didn't have any business plans the only eight years old I only knew I want to make pretty creations that were safe for the environment and I wanted to give back my mom taught me how to sew and on my back porch I would sit and make hip bands out of ribbon I write down the
Video examples
Maya Penn: Meet a young...
and I wanted to give back. My mom taught me how to sew, and on my back porch, I would sit and make little headbands out of ribbon, and I would write down the names and the price of each item. I started making more items like hats, scarves and bags. Soon, my items began selling all over the world,
Video examples
The power of women's...
Now we reproduce these patterns not in big, bold and blunt ways, but in the everyday banality of life. When my daughter was in preschool, every single morning she built an elaborate castle -- ribbons and blocks -- and every single morning the same boy knocked it down gleefully.
Video examples
Todd Kuiken: A...
She had a little sensor at the end of her prosthesis that then she rubbed over different surfaces, and she could feel different textures of sandpaper, different grits, ribbon cable, as it pushed on her reinnervated hand skin. She said that when she just ran it across the table,
Video examples
Healthier men, one...
support programs in the world and that is an amazing achievement when you think about us growing mustaches and for us we have redefined charity our ribbon is a hairy ribbon our ambassadors are the Mowbray's and the most sisters and I think that's been fundamental to our
Video examples
Steven Strogatz: How...
and it's a very thin ribbon of steel, the world's -- probably the flattest and thinnest suspension bridge there is, with cables that are out on the side. You're used to suspension bridges with big droopy cables on the top. These cables were on the side of the bridge,
Video examples
Why city flags may be...
here come the big no-nos of flag design. Number four, no lettering or seals. Never use writing of any kind. Underneath the phoenix, there's a motto on a ribbon that translates to "Gold in peace, iron in war," plus -- and this is the big problem --
Video examples
Mexican Witchcraft PIPE...
purses fly powered by wing of bat and tongue of pig witches bind hexes and black ribbon ready for burial and a human braid curses like these are all too familiar to doctor zabaleta as part
Video examples
Beware the Bear Hunters...
shot we hear just really feel it in deep inside of us Lynne and as assistant suman's field tie on feed low ribbons so hunters can clearly see these are
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Mahima Chaudhry
I started judging a few television shows, making appearances at functions or cutting ribbons because it was convenient for me. It also gave me quick and good money. Now, when I look back, I feel those assignments ruined me as an actress.
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Georgina Bloomberg
American Celebrity
I like the idea of teaching kids how to lose. That's a really important lesson in life. I don't like the idea of doing leadline where everyone gets a blue ribbon. I think it's unrealistic for kids and teaches the wrong lesson.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
When I was younger and women first started to get in public positions, in my case the law, we went through a period where we wore those little ribbon ties, little bows. We tried to figure out what was our appropriate dress.
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Sulli
South Korean Actress
I did not have chance to buy swim suits because I did not go swimming at all. If I ever get a chance to buy one, I want to try one in white or with ribbons.
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Dennis Rodman
American Basketball Player
I felt like calling attention to AIDS. I had the AIDS ribbon colored into my hair during the playoffs in '95.
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Bobby Kotick
American Businessman
Our troops are home. It's time for American business to replace the yellow ribbons with help wanted signs.
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Francesca Hayward
English Dancer
I sew my own shoes - I don't trust anyone else to sew the ribbons exactly how I like them.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.
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Loretta Lynn
American Musician
I won all the blue ribbons for canning at the state fair.
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Ryan Lewis
American Musician
I have an AIDS ribbon tattooed on my arm.
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Mahima Chaudhry
I started judging a few television shows, making appearances at functions or cutting ribbons because it was convenient for me. It also gave me quick and good money. Now, when I look back, I feel those assignments ruined me as an actress.
Quote examples
Georgina Bloomberg
American Celebrity
I like the idea of teaching kids how to lose. That's a really important lesson in life. I don't like the idea of doing leadline where everyone gets a blue ribbon. I think it's unrealistic for kids and teaches the wrong lesson.
Quote examples
Hillary Clinton
American Politician
When I was younger and women first started to get in public positions, in my case the law, we went through a period where we wore those little ribbon ties, little bows. We tried to figure out what was our appropriate dress.
Quote examples
Sulli
South Korean Actress
I did not have chance to buy swim suits because I did not go swimming at all. If I ever get a chance to buy one, I want to try one in white or with ribbons.
Quote examples
Dennis Rodman
American Basketball Player
I felt like calling attention to AIDS. I had the AIDS ribbon colored into my hair during the playoffs in '95.
Quote examples
Bobby Kotick
American Businessman
Our troops are home. It's time for American business to replace the yellow ribbons with help wanted signs.
Quote examples
Francesca Hayward
English Dancer
I sew my own shoes - I don't trust anyone else to sew the ribbons exactly how I like them.
Quote examples
Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.
Quote examples
Loretta Lynn
American Musician
I won all the blue ribbons for canning at the state fair.
Quote examples
Ryan Lewis
American Musician
I have an AIDS ribbon tattooed on my arm.
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