Thesaurus results for WAISTLINE

waistline

noun

ˈwāst-ˌlīn

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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 Intricate beadwork embroidered the neckline of the gown, and followed through to the front placket and the waistline. —

Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026 Amazon Pharmacy began offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill, a move likely to intensify the drug’s impact on waistlines, grocery bills, and the food industry as a whole. —

Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026 The style makes your legs look longer and flatter your hips thanks to the high-rise waistline. —

Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026 Department of Defense Secretary and all-around Bomb Vivant Pete Hegseth talked about running for governor there back in July but then chose to remain in D.C. to de-beard generals and address the crisis of expanding military waistlines. —

Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waistline

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waist

Noun

Expect waist-cinching corsets and ribbons galore, flourished with hair spirals and constellation face gems.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
The backpack In the footage and images released by the FBI, the suspect appears to have a gun holstered near the center of his waist – an unusual position – and is seen wearing a backpack with reflective straps.

— CNN.com, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026