Thesaurus results for MIDSECTION

midsection

noun

ˈmid-ˌsek-shən

Definition of midsection

as in waist

the middle region of the human torso did exercises to strengthen the muscles in her midsection

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Recent Examples of midsection Hair turns gray and memories fade, broad shoulders stoop and midsections sag. — John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 Dangerous heat that has scorched the Southwest for days is now spreading to the nation's midsection. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 The extra-high waist acts like a waist cincher attached to a pair of shorts, pulling in the midsection and sculpting the hips into an hourglass silhouette. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026 When viewed in person, however, the midsection and backside can look slabby, flat, and abrupt from certain angles. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection

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waist

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Within the collection itself, the brand’s signature Iris Jacket was revisited with new proportions via reshaping the shoulder, waist and hip for a more feminine look.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
These are reminiscent of wide-leg trousers, with contrasting top stitching down the fronts of the legs, a thick cuff, and cool metal hardware along the waist.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026

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