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sashes

noun

plural of sash

as in belts

a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist a dress with a flowered silk sash

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Recent Examples of sashes Drafts, foggy glass, sticking sashes and rising energy bills can all signal that your windows need attention. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 Tie Loose Strings Tie sashes and strings to prevent tangling. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 The moisture turns the glass hazy and may rot wood window sashes over time. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 In 1881, two young girls from a rich Parisian family of the Faubourg were taken downstairs by their nanny, in white dresses and blue and pink sashes, to be painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 The Qataris, garbed in white robes with red sashes, sat directly behind the goal in the lower bowl. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026 Plus, the print was inspired by vintage kimonos and Japanese sashes. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 The main difference between single-hung and double-hung windows is the number of movable sashes. — Anna Popp, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026 Bold sashes and costumes are an annual tradition for the dancers at the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center in Irvine. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026

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In addition, Simm is working with two craftsman who are creating belts and knives that will be featured on the site and made-to-order.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
But its dusky cloud belts and Red Spot can be seen more clearly when the planet is highest in the southeast soon after dawn breaks.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of belts

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Knitwear is a key category, spanning grandpa-chic cardigans with jacquard florals, shrunken styles trimmed with ribbons, chunky crewneck sweaters with mandala embroidery and belted cardigans finished with jewel-like studs.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
However, as with Amal’s deep brunette hair with ribbons of face-framing light brown highlights, there’s something dynamic and exciting about her unexpected combination.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2026

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