as in waist
the middle region of the human torso midriff-baring tops are popular this summer

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Recent Examples of midriff Continuing the punk details of her ensemble, Stefani wore fishnets over her midriff and beneath her baggy camouflage pants. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025 In December, Simpson shared a glamorous photo of herself sitting next to some musical gear while wearing a white romper with a black fishnet midriff paired with matching black fishnets and platform boots. Janelle Ash, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025 The look featured a plunging neckline, long sleeves and cutout, revealing Destiny’s midriff. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 Continuing the punk details of her ensemble, Stefani wore fishnets over her midriff and beneath her baggy camouflage pants. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midriff
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waist
Noun
  • The actor posed with his arm around the reality star's waist.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
  • One woman who crashed while transporting five migrants, leaving two dead, one brain-dead and one paralyzed from the waist down, was sentenced to eight years in prison.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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