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 The strapless, floor-length gown had draping in all the right places, with a cascading train and a asymmetric tiered waistline that was punctuated with bejeweled ruby buttons. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025 The pants also have an elastic, high waistline and matching contrast stitching along the bottom hem. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025 Ozempic is reshaping not just waistlines but dining habits too, medical experts and surveys have found. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025 With appetite-suppressing drugs reshaping waistlines and supermarket demand, the ground beneath traditional snack and meal categories is shifting—fast. Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline
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waist
Noun
  • It’s made with a soft cotton-blend material, sporting a classic gingham pattern, four buttons down the front, and a slim fit that cinches in your waist for a flattering silhouette.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The drawstring waist is adjustable and has a stretchy waistband for improved comfort even when pulled tight.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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