obis

noun

plural of obi
as in baldrics

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  1. ribbons
  2. loops
Noun
  • The two-piece look, inspired by a design from the fall 2017 ready-to-wear collection, featured an extra-cropped, long-sleeve top with dramatic cuffs and fabric ribbons.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Several fraternities and sororities have mourned the loss of the students and have placed black ribbons outside their on-campus homes, WMC reported.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of ribbons
Noun
  • Rather than forcing you to adapt to a permanently stitched grid of elastic loops, the M3 utilizes heavy-duty, modular pages.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • On a denim jacket, belt loops are elongated and individually placed, turning the hardwearing item into something more decorative.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of loops
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“Obis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obis. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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