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 These styles take the focus away from a wider midriff. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 But many parts of her story were supported by documents, witness testimony and photos — including one of her and Andrew, with his arm around her bare midriff, in Maxwell’s London townhouse. Jennifer Peltz and Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 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
  • Clad in a black, flowy dress with chains swinging around their waist, Dua Saleh’s whispery cadence gave her an enchanting presence over the room.
    Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
  • The dress featured a decorative belt or sash at the waist that had rose-like detailing.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 June 2025

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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