cestus

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cestus
Noun
  • Some of her paintings begin as digital collages sourced from vintage Black magazines; this calendar’s smiling, topless cover model had accessorized her lingerie with a bandolier of bullets, as though in preparation for the revolution.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
  • Hollis Chitto, a Mississippi Choctaw who also has Laguna and Isleta Pueblo heritage, won the Best-of-Show award at the Heard for a beaded bandolier bag, a form that dates back centuries.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Rose Byrne also styled her white lace dress with a thick brown leather obi belt in Paris.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Acne Studios Musubi knotted leather shoulder bag $1,200 NET-A-PORTER Acne’s Musubi bag is inspired by Japanese obi sashes, with its soft textured knot details.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The ribbon cutting and kids making their way to the new playground signaled a moment of closure and a fresh start for the community.
    Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
  • And so the Panthers put a ribbon on another masterclass postseason after being battle-tested through the regular season.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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“Cestus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cestus. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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