as in waist
the middle region of the human torso used a belt to define her waistline

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Recent Examples of waistline Know When to Eat Eating most of your calories earlier in the day may benefit your heart and waistline. Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025 The season leaned into boxy jackets, paneled skirts, and basque waistlines that carved out structure with confidence. Essence, 24 Sep. 2025 Rashida Jones posed for photos in a black gown which featured an off-the-shoulder look on one side, with fabric flowing down from the neckline to her waistline. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Common mistakes include pulling the measuring tape too tightly, leaving it too loose, or assuming your belly button marks the correct waistline. Heidi Cope, Health, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline
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waist
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  • The wrap dress featured an asymmetric skirt design with thin, cross straps over an open back and waist cutout.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Viktor & Rolf played with exaggerated pointed collars and shorts with built in denim jackets tied around the waist.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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