as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the hem of the blouse was gold
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Recent Examples of hems
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Each set has matching hems and a thick, stretchy waistband on the shorts.
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Julia Fields,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
This buttery two-piece has a slightly sporty feel, courtesy of the contrasting white trim along the sleeves and pant hems.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The breezy-as-can-be silhouette looked as comfortable as sweatpants, while the longer hems would serve as a protective barrier between my legs and any germy airplane seats — a personal ick of mine — during summer travel.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Strappy heels keep the outfit feeling summery while also preventing your hems from dragging on the street.
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Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
Raw hems create a casual, carefree finish that’ll look stunning with any footwear in your suitcase (heels and sneakers included), plus the high-rise fit is Oprah-approved.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.
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Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Noun
The season brings a variety of feminine silhouettes to the forefront, including Zimmermann’s off-the-shoulder peplum top, capri pants and skirts with asymmetrical hems.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Each set has matching hems and a thick, stretchy waistband on the shorts.
—
Julia Fields,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
This buttery two-piece has a slightly sporty feel, courtesy of the contrasting white trim along the sleeves and pant hems.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The breezy-as-can-be silhouette looked as comfortable as sweatpants, while the longer hems would serve as a protective barrier between my legs and any germy airplane seats — a personal ick of mine — during summer travel.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Strappy heels keep the outfit feeling summery while also preventing your hems from dragging on the street.
—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
Raw hems create a casual, carefree finish that’ll look stunning with any footwear in your suitcase (heels and sneakers included), plus the high-rise fit is Oprah-approved.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.
—
Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hems
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Lingering Southwest wildfire conditions Elsewhere, thunderstorms expected to track along the heat dome’s edges from the Rockies to the northern Plains, with others forming along the Gulf Coast, could bring temporary afternoon relief, AccuWeather said.
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.
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The company is expected to begin with pro forma EBIT margins around 25%, supported by especially strong profitability in electronic solutions and control systems.
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The Dodgers are still trying to figure out what margins, if any, there are for an edge.
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Security teams were designed around human identities and network perimeters.
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The agency said the attackers had allegedly plotted to use drones to cause explosions in buildings surrounding the event, force an evacuation toward a sniper team, and then breach the White House perimeters.
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Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
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Sistan-Baluchistan, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, has long seen clashes between security forces, insurgents and drug smugglers.
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Its main beams are 27 inches long, with over 5-inch base circumferences.
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Shaft circumferences of 15 inches or more are being debuted by top brands like Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman.
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The Iranian navy said the route, which skirts Iranian waters and hugs the Omani coast, had not been approved.
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One through Iranian waters in the north of the strait, and another that skirts Oman's coast to the south.
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Some disappointed fans lingered near the barricades and boundaries police had set up and were enforcing.
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Money, trust, emotional boundaries or an obligation could demand more of your attention today.
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Still, Nay Palad is also actively involved in the protection and post-typhoon regeneration of the sprawling mangrove system that fringes the property on one side.
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On Israel, which fringes on both the Left and the Right have increasingly abandoned, Gallego questioned those who want to defund defensive support to the Middle Eastern nation.
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“Hems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hems. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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