Definition of midriffnext
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 In London, Cate Blanchett appeared at the 2026 Olivier Awards in a black gown by Lanvin with shoulder cutouts and a criss-cross cutout that showed her midriff. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 Larsson looked like an angelfish in the light, wearing a flowy purple two-piece that bared her midriff, as the tabloids used to say. Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 Inspired by an early draft of the script, childhood versions of Biff and Happy are played by younger actors (Joaquin Consuelos and Jake Termine, respectively), and young Biff most often crops up in a midriff-bearing football jersey out of an Abercrombie catalogue. Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026 Baggy Carhartt jeans paired with leather moto jackets, while others went for Gucci’s low-rise flare jeans and bare midriffs. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midriff
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waist
Noun
  • The rosette motifs also featured at the waist, where fabric was slightly gathered to provide waist definition to the overall look, creating a refined silhouette.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
  • The group rebranded as Glasgow Boys on Top (GBOT) and are looking to add some gold around their waists.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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