waistbands

Definition of waistbandsnext
plural of waistband

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waistbands
Noun
  • Use it to keep scarves, belts, and hats organized and within easy reach.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Because Earth's atmosphere blocks X-rays, Chandra operates in space in a highly elliptical Earth orbit, enabling long, uninterrupted observations above our planet's radiation belts.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Braving the crackling midwinter cold, tens of thousands of New Yorkers showed up to celebrate—and photographer Poupay Jutharat was right there with them, training her lens on their colorful outerwear; sundry pins, sashes, and badges; and the cheering air of bonhomie.
    Poupay Jutharat, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Each guest room at the hotel is stocked with the sarongs and sashes necessary to enter temples or participate in religious ceremonies, something Anantara can arrange through existing community connections.
    Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • And while the traditional ice rink is still popular, skating ribbons and forest skating trails are popping up across the Midwest to offer a different kind of thrill.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Set the scene Crossing the Rickenbacker Causeway from the Miami mainland, sapphire water flanks ribbons of highway on both sides.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The headliners will be joined by K-pop group Katseye; rock bands like Pierce the Veil, Geese, and Wet Leg; R&B stars Mariah the Scientist, Blood Orange, and Ravyn Lenae; and indie-pop faves Japanese Breakfast, King Princess, Audrey Hobert, and Rachel Chinouriri.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Its bra sizes range from 30–46 in bands and A–H in cups (up to 46DDD/42H), while loungewear, sleepwear, sportswear and underwear range from XS–4XL.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The wide-leg silhouette keeps the look current, while belt loops help sell the illusion of real denim.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Waistbands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistbands. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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