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 At Gather No Moss, Teasdale opted for Rocky Horror metallic short shorts, a midriff-baring tee, and a knee bandage. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025 Solange Knowles, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s sister, wore a pair of baggy, extra wide-leg, low-rise denim with seam detailing and a Luar belt, along with a sleeveless top revealing the artist’s midriff. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025 The gray pinstriped power suit was reinvented by twisting and knotting the jacket exposing the midriff. Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 15 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 See All Example Sentences for midriff
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waist
Noun
  • Jenner also shared a mirror selfie, covering her chest with one arm and wearing a towel low on her waist.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The actress’ top coordinated with her high-waist maxiskirt, crafted in the same white satin with waist definition provided by further crystal embellishments.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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