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waistband

noun

Definition of waistband

as in belt

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Recent Examples of waistband These cute wide-leg pants have a ruffle waistband with an adjustable drawstring, functional pockets, and flowy silhouette for more airflow on hot days. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 The effortlessly cool pair has a relaxed fit and adjustable tie waistband, which gives them a pajama-like feel. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 18 July 2026 Hathaway and stylist Erin Walsh achieved this feat by favoring this season’s least restrictive trends, starting with La Ligne’s ivory satin Colby Pants, with an elastic waistband. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 July 2026 Crafted from lightweight cotton poplin, this breezy style features a comfortable elastic waistband and a flowy silhouette that pairs well with just about anything, from a stroll through local markets to lingering over dinner outdoors. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for waistband

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Noun

The audience is a sea of cowboy hats, dinner-plate-sized belt buckles, and snakeskin boots.

— Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
The organization had tightened its belt in recent years, stripping away some amenities and keeping departments on tight budgets to rebuild reserves.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of belt

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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
Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026

Definition of girdle

Noun

But none are quite so affecting as this snapshot of a moment in child-hood, when two young daughters of a new Parisian banking family were reluctantly posing in their lace dresses and silk sashes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Eneisy Rodríguez, a media professor, actress and dancer, carries the sash of Hialeah.

— Sarah Moreno July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of sash

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The most hazardous items include electrical cords, string, yarn, ribbon, hair ties, rubber bands, plastic bags, medication containers and small fabric pieces.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The clinic held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, and its first child will walk through the doors next Monday.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of ribbon

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Georgia’s Okefenokee, meanwhile, sits in the subtropical climate band, where peat deposits are more scarce — and where most that do remain have been altered by humans.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
This is the first time that Nia has written an album with a live band performance in mind.

— Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of band

Noun

The feature is also available as an in-browser weathercast, where users can select a location and view local and regional weather data on a loop, rather than clicking through it — true to the television form.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
This risks amplifying stereotypes through personalization, creating a feedback loop where AI's initial assumptions are reinforced.

— Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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