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Recent Examples of waistband
Their elastic waistband is adorned with a cute bow and has dainty gathered details at the top for a playful look.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The anti-jeans feature the same easy-to-wear elastic waistband as the above styles, along with a wide-leg silhouette and statement seam detailing.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The man also pulled a handgun from his waistband and pointed it at the ground.
—Kendrick Calfee
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Before the children could answer, the suspects grabbed a box of cash, and the older suspect showed a gun in his waistband, police said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 June 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
The anti-jeans feature the same easy-to-wear elastic waistband as the above styles, along with a wide-leg silhouette and statement seam detailing.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The man also pulled a handgun from his waistband and pointed it at the ground.
—Kendrick Calfee
june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Before the children could answer, the suspects grabbed a box of cash, and the older suspect showed a gun in his waistband, police said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waistband
Noun
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Pete Alonso then homered to left-center field on an inside fastball about belt high to tie the score.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Burrows played himself as smart, empathetic, crotchety and, despite generations of experience under his belt, entirely forward-looking.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to the photobooks, the installation included a pair of headphones playing Radiohead’s 1997 album OK Computer, along with two replicas of Andy Warhol’s post-shooting girdle.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Camilla also sported her Legion d'Honneur French sash, Garter Star and Charles' family order.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Before their meeting, he was escorted into a hall where a guestbook lay open to a blank page, a portrait of Maduro wearing the Presidential sash hanging conspicuously above it.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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The suited style was comprised of a tuxedo, bowtie and cummerbund.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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Williams wore a white peak-lapel dinner jacket trimmed in grosgrain, paired with a white silk evening shirt, black evening trousers and a white grosgrain cummerbund, all by Giorgio Armani.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Four-year-old Amari Abney and his big brother Aerius were at Friday's ribbon-cutting.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Fish swim by alternate contractions of aerobic muscles that run the length of their bodies in a small red band just under their skin, while their large white anaerobic muscles are used only for brief bursts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistband. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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