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 However, many parts of her story were supported by documents, witness testimony and photos — including one of her and Andrew, with his arm around her bare midriff, in Maxwell’s London townhouse. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025 These styles take the focus away from a wider midriff. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 But many parts of her story were supported by documents, witness testimony and photos — including one of her and Andrew, with his arm around her bare midriff, in Maxwell’s London townhouse. Jennifer Peltz and Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025 The look featured a plunging neckline, long sleeves and cutout, revealing Destiny’s midriff. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midriff
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waist
Noun
  • This sleek option features a tie around the waist to define your figure and, like Kaling’s, long sleeves.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 9 July 2025
  • Dornan whipped out his cellphone Tuesday and called up a video of Player, hands on Indie-Reign’s waist, teaching her how to fire on the ball.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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