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Recent Examples of waist
The new collection introduces a new base size, standardized waist and leg lengths, and refined proportions to deliver more consistent, flattering fits.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Our silhouettes, with their small waists and voluptuous curves, embody strength and elegance.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Not to be outdone, a 1961 Dutch version has its Elizabeth arrive in mud up to her waist, then shamelessly pans her body in a close-up, from ankles to bosom.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
This will help frame your waist area and keep the overall look balanced.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Our silhouettes, with their small waists and voluptuous curves, embody strength and elegance.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Not to be outdone, a 1961 Dutch version has its Elizabeth arrive in mud up to her waist, then shamelessly pans her body in a close-up, from ankles to bosom.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
This will help frame your waist area and keep the overall look balanced.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waist
Noun
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As part of the necropsy, the bear’s stomach contents will be examined.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lemons are acidic, but adding a little lemon juice to warm water and honey can neutralize stomach acids.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Moore attempted to catch a pass from quarterback Caleb Wiliams over the middle of the field, when he was pulled down by defenders.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The swells will continue to build and increase along east-facing shorelines through the middle of the week, the hurricane center warned.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zesica Front-Tie Mini Dress with Puff Long Sleeves From its flirty tie-front design and cinched waistline to its puffy long sleeves, this mini dress will make a style statement this fall.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The dress also featured bold colorblocking, with a white collar and front placket that ran down the dress to the waistline.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During the day, the bed folds up via a split-hinge design that allows the foot section to lift clean to the ceiling and the midsection to fold back vertically against the alcove that houses the head of the mattress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Aug. 2025
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Too much visceral fat—the kind that collects deep in your midsection and wraps around your organs—may accelerate aging in your heart and blood vessels, a new study shows.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Olsen hit the red carpet for the event in a black leather Khaite dress that plunged all the way down to her midriff.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The high-cut top allowed for exposure of her entire midriff, which was also accentuated by her low-rise maxi skirt.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Notice the rise and fall of your belly; the air moving in and out of your nostrils.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But my belly is full off Alfredo.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Check the trunk and glove compartment for signs of flooding.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Race winner trophy is seen in a Louis Vuitton trunk on the podium following the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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