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also cumberbund
as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
a cummerbund is the perfect accessory for a man's tuxedo
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Recent Examples of cummerbund
Korby attempts to object, only to be turned into a bulldog (wearing a fetching cummerbund).
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 July 2025
Lorde went on to point out that the dress’s top half was a different take on the cummerbund, the pleated sash that often comes with men’s tuxedos.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 May 2025
The Mindy Met Gala Mindy Kaling looks dapper in a suit with a trailing cummerbund at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5.
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Yes, Chef
Jeremy Allen White opts for a three-piece suit at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 May 2025
In a sea of traditional tuxes, cummerbunds and bowties, those who own the style have consistently hit red carpets in looks that shake up the men's wear ecosystem, but still prioritize elegance, tailoring and style.
—Paige Hopkins, Axios, 2 May 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 July 2025
Lorde went on to point out that the dress’s top half was a different take on the cummerbund, the pleated sash that often comes with men’s tuxedos.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 May 2025
The Mindy Met Gala Mindy Kaling looks dapper in a suit with a trailing cummerbund at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5.
56 of 118
Yes, Chef
Jeremy Allen White opts for a three-piece suit at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 May 2025
In a sea of traditional tuxes, cummerbunds and bowties, those who own the style have consistently hit red carpets in looks that shake up the men's wear ecosystem, but still prioritize elegance, tailoring and style.
—Paige Hopkins, Axios, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cummerbund
Noun
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The belt, which marks the boundary between the inner rocky planets and the outer gas giants, is as old as the solar system itself.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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That resulted in Brækhus defending her undisputed title, just one stop in her record-breaking reign of five years and 337 days as a four-belt champion.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The look featured a long sash that draped on the floor.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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This Ghost of Yōtei haunts the red maple forests and stalks the snowy tundra in search of those whose names are written on the sash wrapped around her waist.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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