Thesaurus results for CINCTURE

cincture

noun

ˈsiŋ(k)-chər

Definition of cincture

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 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

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Noun

The line also includes accessories such as caps, beanies, belts, bags, socks and footwear along with workwear staples such as a belt with pockets, an apron and a belt-pocket piece.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
It’s equipped with a cushioned running belt and shock-absorbing pads for smooth walks.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of belt

Noun

Its hot iron core — oversize for such a small world — cools and contracts along with the mantle and crust, tightening the surface like a girdle to fit its new slimmer self.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Its hot iron core -- oversized for such a small world -- cools and contracts along with the mantle and crust, tightening the surface like a girdle to fit its new slimmer self.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of girdle

Noun

The long sleeves also packed on the drama with an exaggerated cuff and flowing fabric ribbons.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
Then there was Florence Pugh, who continues to embrace soft romance with delicate, sumptuously blonde waves tied up with a sweet black ribbon.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of ribbon

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