Thesaurus results for SELF-BELT

self-belt

noun

ˈself-ˈbelt

Definition of self-belt

as in belt

a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist the self-belt is covered with the same faux suede as the dress

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Recent Examples of self-belt Sacai toned down its unconventional fits and focused on relaxed jeans with self-belts. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 The pocket detail is repeated on denim midi skirts with front slits and self-belts. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025

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Noun

Ethan Ampadu, the team’s 25-year-old captain, had a year remaining on his contract and a hugely impressive season under his belt in the Premier League.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
When the Mustangs’ coaches were measuring players’ speed last summer, Sydanmaa, a sophomore with just two years of football under his belt, clocked the second-fastest 40-yard dash in the program.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of belt

Noun

Bobby’s color palette is bizarre, and her idea of a sash that transforms into a shawl scarf is really cool but executed poorly.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Violet Spurgeon wears a yellow dress, a rainbow sash, a tiara and a pair of boxing gloves with her name printed across them.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of sash

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While Dwayne rocked a black tuxedo jacket — the back of which included ribbons arranged to look like a spinal cord — with a matching pleated skirt, Hashian opted for a white halter gown with a stitched design.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Now at the National Museum of American History, the vanilla silk crepe dress, with its single waterfall ruffle and narrow claret ribbon at the waist, hinted at old-world craft and restraint.

— Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

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