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
  • More home games under the belt after the men’s World Cup break offer a chance to better learn how to do so in a more comfortable environment.
    Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
  • Unlike gas cars, electric vehicles do not need oil changes, oil filter replacements, new spark plugs, timing belt fixes, transmission fluid changes and exhaust system repairs.
    Danny Smith, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • In imagining my ideal bachelorette, there was no sash, no tiara, no phallic shot glasses.
    Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 27 May 2026
  • The dress featured a low-cut neckline and sleeveless design, with a skirt decorated with a white sash that wrapped around her hips.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.
    KC Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Following the formal remarks, attendees gathered for the official ribbon cutting before dispersing throughout the corridor for an open house, live jazz performances and visiting businesses across the district.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
  • John Krajnak, park president of Six Flags Great America, spoke during Friday’s ribbon-cutting event.
    Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

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“Cincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cincture. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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