as in waists
the middle region of the human torso
midriff-baring tops are popular this summer
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Recent Examples of midriffs
The shirts may have short or long sleeves, but cannot be sleeveless or reveal midriffs.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midriffs
waists
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Belts are also making a strong comeback, defining waists over outerwear and dresses, while headwear has become unexpectedly directional again.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Younger men generally have smaller waists, while older men are more likely to experience increases in abdominal fat.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Midriffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriffs. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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