Definition of cincturenext
as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist wrapped a cincture around the dress as a stylish accessory

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Recent Examples of cincture Vestments: amice, alb, cincture, and simple white miter. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025 The institution has a lot of baggage, as any organization with nearly two millennia and a few crusades under its cincture is bound to have. J.p. Brammer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025 Other designers have followed suit, as well: For Spring 2018 Men’s, Prada used the hyper-functional cincture for a double-belt styling moment. Alexandra Gurvitch, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2017
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Noun
  • There were little things, like the belts, that were late in the game additions.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
  • Another important consideration is the belt of westerly winds which circle Antarctica, known as the Southern Annular Mode.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • William ended up going with a red Colonel of the Irish Guards uniform with a forage cap and gold and crimson sash.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
  • One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Left unchecked, these invasives choke out native plants, girdle trees, and cause a host of other problems.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
  • One of the best examples of this is the ctenophore Cestum, or the Venus girdle.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Before United’s flight to Glasgow departed, in addition to the bagpipes, there was a ribbon cutting and talks from executives and tourism officials.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • The dress’ semi-sheer bodice revealed corset-style seaming underneath, with two ribbon ties falling from the neckline.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 May 2026

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“Cincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cincture. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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