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Recent Examples of waistband
For all-day comfort, they’re also made with a special waistband that keeps in place without digging into your skin—talk about impressive!
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The pull-on waistband hits around the belly button, and the slightly wide-leg sweatpant shape feels relaxed without veering into bell-bottom territory.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Its britches already have a 90-inch waistband, and there is room for more.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The man had brown eyes, short hair, was clean shaven and had a semiautomatic handgun on his waistband, police said.
—Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The pull-on waistband hits around the belly button, and the slightly wide-leg sweatpant shape feels relaxed without veering into bell-bottom territory.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Its britches already have a 90-inch waistband, and there is room for more.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The man had brown eyes, short hair, was clean shaven and had a semiautomatic handgun on his waistband, police said.
—Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waistband
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Revolving sushi chain Kura coming to Ballantyne Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is taking over the former Pearlz Oyster Bar space at StoneCrest at Piper Glen in Ballantyne, bringing its conveyor belt sushi experience and more than 100 menu items to its first-ever North Carolina location.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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Green was the first women’s United States champion in the belt’s history and the first to have multiple reigns.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Left unchecked, these invasives choke out native plants, girdle trees, and cause a host of other problems.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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One of the best examples of this is the ctenophore Cestum, or the Venus girdle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Donegan, 28, was awarded a crown, sash, $50,000 in tuition scholarship and a year of incredible opportunities.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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New for 2026, the sale also will include suits, tuxedos, button-down shirts, ties, bow ties, suspenders and cummerbunds.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Singer Ricky Martin made a cameo in a loose white shirt and trousers with an eye-catching satin cummerbund detail at the waist.—
Tony Bravo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Feb. 2026
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There are so many exquisite, Netherlandish, hyperreal details to admire in the piece—the shadow of Giovanna’s necklace, the enamel decorations on her cross, the frizz of her hair—but there’s something about the ribbon that feels like a banner of heartbreak.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Maddie threw the first pitch at the event, and ribbons around the field were painted orange for her.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Otherwise, check out an at-home pilates kit that includes a ring, ball, and bands for under $30.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The scientists discovered the most distinct feature of Earth's oceans, besides their water, are flat bands of land up to several hundred miles wide and ranging in elevation from about 50 to 1,345 feet (15 to 410 meters) below sea level.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Apollo 13's unplanned lunar loop sent it 248,655 miles (400,171 kilometers) from Earth, farther than any humans had ever gone before.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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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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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistband. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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