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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Noun
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Where are the nation’s top ‘burnout belts’?—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026 -
There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Plus, the print was inspired by vintage kimonos and Japanese sashes.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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The main difference between single-hung and double-hung windows is the number of movable sashes.—
Anna Popp,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among them were 11 canvas ribbons, in shades of purple, from Temple Beth Orr in Coral Springs.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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The gown was hammered green satin, black lace inlays and a fringe of Dior threads, ribbons, and beads.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Cinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinctures. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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