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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Trends spanned bold cow print jeans to cowboy hats and studded leather disc belts that bridged western and boho trends.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026 -
All that persists where the disks once were are the surviving planets and moons, plus any asteroids and icy objects, often found in belts and clouds, that remain.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
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Instead of shredded carrots, ribbons of carrots give this sweet, crunchy salad a makeover.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Festivities typically include parades, street food, block parties, mariachi competitions, and baile folklórico, or folkloric ballet, with whirling dancers wearing bright, ruffled dresses and their hair tied with shiny ribbons.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Cinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinctures. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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