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
Baggy Carhartt jeans paired with leather moto jackets, while others went for Gucci’s low-rise flare jeans and bare midriffs.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Aside from essential winter pieces, trends like asymmetrical skirts were frequently spotted, espresso-brown hues continued their takeover, and exposed midriffs added an unexpected edge to cold-weather dressing.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The shirts may have short or long sleeves, but cannot be sleeveless or reveal midriffs.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Aside from essential winter pieces, trends like asymmetrical skirts were frequently spotted, espresso-brown hues continued their takeover, and exposed midriffs added an unexpected edge to cold-weather dressing.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The shirts may have short or long sleeves, but cannot be sleeveless or reveal midriffs.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midriffs
waists
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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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They are often confused with carpenter ants, but termites have broader waists and even wings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Midriffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriffs. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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