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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
The model’s lineage shows in the black band that wraps the lengthy hood like a vintage Armani cummerbund.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
While Dolce & Gabbana composed an ode to this archetype, others are taking it apart, using the satin-lapel jacket or the cummerbund as a way to play against formality or gender stereotypes.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
The must-have accessory was a knit cummerbund worn with a thin belt, defining the waistline in any look.
—Colleen Barry, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2024
Leading candidate for Best Actor out in Hollywood, Cillian Murphy, pictured above with what can only be described as a presumably very expensive black tee tucked into his cummerbund, is the epitome of Christopher Nolan's now-famous instruction to Robert Downey, Jr., namely, understatement.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
While Dolce & Gabbana composed an ode to this archetype, others are taking it apart, using the satin-lapel jacket or the cummerbund as a way to play against formality or gender stereotypes.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
The must-have accessory was a knit cummerbund worn with a thin belt, defining the waistline in any look.
—Colleen Barry, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2024
Leading candidate for Best Actor out in Hollywood, Cillian Murphy, pictured above with what can only be described as a presumably very expensive black tee tucked into his cummerbund, is the epitome of Christopher Nolan's now-famous instruction to Robert Downey, Jr., namely, understatement.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cummerbund
Noun
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Book a trip through Red River Guide Service and spend the day fishing with Homer Humphreys, a local with over 40 years of tournament bass fishing under his belt.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Grasso’s run with the belt ended at UFC 306 in September 2024 when Shevchenko earned a unanimous decision win.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Mindy Kaling in Harbison A hint of red and bold signature buttons were the perfect finishing touches to Mindy Kaling’s custom look by Harbison Studio, which consisted of the label’s Libra tuxedo with matching tuxedo shirt and tie and cummerbund sash with train.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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These sashes have become one of the tour's hottest trends, with many sash makers seeing their businesses flourish.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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