cinctures

Definition of cincturesnext
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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Noun
  • Using accessories, like belts, charms, or silk scarves, as a way to accentuate the waistband is a great layering trick that will give interest without adding too much volume.
    Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Offerings include an Xbox console with 13 games, a lawnmower, Gucci wallets and belts and nine different varieties of chainsaws.
    Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The main difference between single-hung and double-hung windows is the number of movable sashes.
    Anna Popp, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Bold sashes and costumes are an annual tradition for the dancers at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine.
    Rina Nakano, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Drawing inspiration from Italian stracciatella and Chinese egg drop soups, two of my all-time favorites, the broth is lightly seasoned, then bolstered with leafy greens and gingery egg ribbons.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The girls danced and sang to Taylor Swift blaring through speakers, their ponytails tied up with red sparkly ribbons and their small hands waving shiny pom-poms as their giggles filled the football field.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Cinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinctures. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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