as in waist
the middle region of the human torso midriff-baring tops are popular this summer

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Recent Examples of midriff The gray pinstriped power suit was reinvented by twisting and knotting the jacket exposing the midriff. Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Olsen hit the red carpet for the event in a black leather Khaite dress that plunged all the way down to her midriff. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 The high-cut top allowed for exposure of her entire midriff, which was also accentuated by her low-rise maxi skirt. Charna Flam, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 This top would pair nicely with a low-slung midi skirt, the tiniest hint of midriff peeking through, or with high-rise barrel jeans and sneakers. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midriff
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waist
Noun
  • The wrap dress featured an asymmetric skirt design with thin, cross straps over an open back and waist cutout.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Viktor & Rolf played with exaggerated pointed collars and shorts with built in denim jackets tied around the waist.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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