slats

plural of slat

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Noun
  • This bra has wide straps, side-smoothing panels, and an allover stretchy fit — sans wires poking you in the ribcage.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Mesh paneling at the vamp and triple ankle straps soften the severity of the shape without hiding its architecture.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The show tapes weekly in Los Angeles and features celebrity-pro dance pairings performing live for judges and viewers.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Bell remembers Allen borrowing her VHS tapes of Michael Jackson and trying to emulate his moves.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The return to the runway of thin belts that define the silhouette, like Victoria Beckham’s.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Postural Changes and Musculoskeletal Disorders Wearing tight pants or belts regularly can put pressure on the skeletal system and nerves, potentially leading to misalignment of the pelvis and muscle imbalance over time.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Slats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slats. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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