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 Welch recommends identifying the widest part of your body, whether that’s your hips, midsection or shoulders. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026 The garment was a deep shade of purple, almost eggplant, and featured an asymmetric neckline that draped over a single shoulder, transitioning into a thin midsection with cutouts on either side. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026 In photos obtained by Deuxmoi, Bella lifted her legs into the air, flexing her midsection while wearing a tiny string bikini. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Hair turns gray and memories fade, broad shoulders stoop and midsections sag. — John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection

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waist

Noun

Alexander Skarsgård, who plays—as the title suggests—a man made entirely out of wicker, was only supposed to show skin from the waist up.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The silhouette was mostly formfitting and streamlined, with emphasis at the hips and waist and a continuation of the contrasting sheer, black fabric running down the column skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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