cinctures

noun

plural of cincture
as in belts
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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  1. belts
  2. sashes
  3. ribbons
  4. girdles
Noun
  • Ricochet says the current Trios Champions stole the belts from them and demands a rematch before telling Strickland to leave the arena.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Many of those joining the Knights for the first time had previous playing time under their belts, with 14 transfers being upperclassmen.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of belts
Noun
  • In 1881, two young girls from a rich Parisian family of the Faubourg were taken downstairs by their nanny, in white dresses and blue and pink sashes, to be painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Miss Universe Cuba hosted a night of feathers, fantasy, queen sashes, camera flashes and fashion on Monday at the Miami Theater in Medley.
    — Sarah Moreno July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of sashes
Noun
  • Bright pink ribbons now mark a construction path where willow and mesquite trees once stood.
    — Carlos Morales, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ask for a neutral, dimensional mushroom blonde with blended roots and soft ribbons of beige and taupe.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbons
Noun
  • Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Definition of girdles
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