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 Below, find details on these eight bashes happening this summer that are guaranteed to stretch your mouths as much as your waistlines. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025 Check for ticks in warm, hidden areas of your body, like your inner thighs, scalp, and waistline. Julia Ries, Health, 25 June 2025 The empire waistline does wonders for short frames, creating a long and lean silhouette—or at least, the illusion of one. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025 These Lee jeans have a similar silhouette thanks to a high waistline, loose legs, and seam detailing above the ankles for some eye-catching flair. Clara McMahon, People.com, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline
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waist
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  • The high-rise waist is supportive and easy to tuck tank tops, T-shirts, and blouses into.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 21 July 2025
  • Longoria wore a fiery red dress for the Global Gift Gala in 2024, which featured an asymmetric neckline and cutouts at the bustline and waist for the look.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 July 2025

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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