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Recent Examples of cummerbund
Singer Ricky Martin made a cameo in a loose white shirt and trousers with an eye-catching satin cummerbund detail at the waist.
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Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
Her Prada plisse gown, with a drop waist cummerbund that fell into fringes of glass beads, was more the spirit of Art Deco – stately but uncompromising – then flapper costume from Spirit Halloween.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The Heated Rivalry actor channeled old-school Hollywood cool in an Armani white tuxedo jacket paired with a silk button-down shirt and cummerbund, along with black trousers.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
For the Golden Globes, Williams wore a peak-label dinner jacket trimmed in grograin paired with a white silk evening shirt, black trousers, and a white grosgrain cummerbund.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
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Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026
Her Prada plisse gown, with a drop waist cummerbund that fell into fringes of glass beads, was more the spirit of Art Deco – stately but uncompromising – then flapper costume from Spirit Halloween.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The Heated Rivalry actor channeled old-school Hollywood cool in an Armani white tuxedo jacket paired with a silk button-down shirt and cummerbund, along with black trousers.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
For the Golden Globes, Williams wore a peak-label dinner jacket trimmed in grograin paired with a white silk evening shirt, black trousers, and a white grosgrain cummerbund.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cummerbund
Noun
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There were little things, like the belts, that were late in the game additions.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Another important consideration is the belt of westerly winds which circle Antarctica, known as the Southern Annular Mode.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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William ended up going with a red Colonel of the Irish Guards uniform with a forage cap and gold and crimson sash.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before United’s flight to Glasgow departed, in addition to the bagpipes, there was a ribbon cutting and talks from executives and tourism officials.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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The dress’ semi-sheer bodice revealed corset-style seaming underneath, with two ribbon ties falling from the neckline.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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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
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One of the best examples of this is the ctenophore Cestum, or the Venus girdle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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