solar plexus

Definition of solar plexusnext
as in stomach
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis a punch in the solar plexus knocked the air out of him

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Recent Examples of solar plexus Prices that jumped to a degree acted like a punch to the financial solar plexus of a large portion of renters. Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The Chinese ban plainly hit Trump in the solar plexus. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025 By Emma Specter Wellness 5 Daily Activities That Lower Cortisol, No Meditation Required By Ana Morales Opinion The 24 Best Feel-Good Movies to Rewatch Now By Emma Specter Yellow: Stemming from your solar plexus, yellow is about your intelligence, joy, and happiness. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025 My solar plexus – slow rising heat, like a tea kettle on simmer. Sam McManis, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for solar plexus
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Noun
  • Many factors are involved in the process of food going from stomach to toilet, which is why adding fiber may fix your friend’s poop problem but not yours, Pasricha said.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
  • My hand moved instinctively to my stomach, resting at the height of the curve.
    Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Bands of darker skin often followed similar patterns from patient to patient—a series of V’s along the upper spine, S’s along the abdomen, and an inverted U across each breast.
    Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Strouble asked Lambert to recline the seat back, take off his shirt and hat, and lie on his abdomen, prosecutors said.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The athlete kissed her belly in the adorable clip, which was captioned with a red heart emoji.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Their mission is to keep bellies full every day of the week and the children focused on a bright future.
    Mike Spatocco, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Solar plexus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solar%20plexus. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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