variants
also cumberbunds
as in belts
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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For example, insights from Trend Brain helped inspire a Western edit of clothing and accessories like purses with fringe and belts with embroidery, with all items under $40.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026 -
The monogrammed belts at Tod’s, a clever way to give shape to a great piece of outerwear.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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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
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Braving the crackling midwinter cold, tens of thousands of New Yorkers showed up to celebrate—and photographer Poupay Jutharat was right there with them, training her lens on their colorful outerwear; sundry pins, sashes, and badges; and the cheering air of bonhomie.—
Poupay Jutharat,
Vogue,
2 Jan. 2026
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After all, every Michaels store already has an enormous selection of vases, ribbons, accent signs, and wrapping paper.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bright green asparagus ribbons enliven a crunchy crostini base with the help of fresh herbs and a smear of cheesy ricotta mixture.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Cummerbunds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbunds. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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