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Recent Examples of waistband
The panels in the waistband smooth the stomach and cinch the waist, while mesh inserts keep things nice and breathable.
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
An elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring offer a supportive, customizable fit, and the elastic cuffs lock in warmth for all-day wear, even outside.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The technique was used across long shorts and pants with triple waistbands.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The city previously claimed that Setzer pulled a gun from his waistband before police shot him.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
An elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring offer a supportive, customizable fit, and the elastic cuffs lock in warmth for all-day wear, even outside.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The technique was used across long shorts and pants with triple waistbands.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The city previously claimed that Setzer pulled a gun from his waistband before police shot him.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waistband
Noun
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Perfect for both busy workdays and evenings out, the versatile top is easy to pair with lightwash jeans and a belt, or layered beautifully under blazers and cardigans.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Once, with four mimosas under his belt, Drew had kissed Carol in the spot where the refrigerator blocked the view of the pantry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 fatality occurred during a clinical trial for limb girdle muscular dystrophy treatment.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
Noun
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To celebrate the news, Brie’s mom Kendra, who operates her social media profile, shared a pair of sweet photos of her daughter sitting on the couch with her pageant sash and a handful of medals from the Baby Miss America organization.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Dust the sills and tops of sashes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And Yang was, otherwise, tuxedo-ready in black wool cigarette pants, cummerbund and loafers.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Korby attempts to object, only to be turned into a bulldog (wearing a fetching cummerbund).—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
24 July 2025
Noun
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As if this weren’t enough reason to look up, Comet SWAN will make its own cameo further east, and if weather permits, the northern lights could ripple across high-latitude skies, painting them with ribbons of green and pink.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Standing tall at 7 feet, the pre-lit tree features plush branches with plenty of room for ornaments, garlands, and ribbons.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to a band or DJ, this performer can engage the audience and provide them with a bona fide show.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Sam Rivers, bassist and founding member of the metal band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, the band announced in a social media post.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Vestments: amice, alb, cincture, and simple white miter.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The institution has a lot of baggage, as any organization with nearly two millennia and a few crusades under its cincture is bound to have.—
J.P. Brammer,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistband. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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