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 best dresses are those that balance out the proportions of your silhouette by adding curves and that emphasize your lower body, shoulders and legs, while creating a more defined waistline. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 The cropped length means the shirt fits just above your waistline, and the heavyweight fabric makes the shirt durable. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025 The high waistline, billowy fabric, and bow-style tie belt make these paperbag pants a great pick for anyone who struggles to find work pants that flatter their midsection. Clint Davis, People.com, 13 May 2025 Police responded and found a woman with small lacerations on her chest and a laceration from below her waistline that traveled up her stomach to her chest, the warrant affidavit said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline
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waist
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  • Clad in a black, flowy dress with chains swinging around their waist, Dua Saleh’s whispery cadence gave her an enchanting presence over the room.
    Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
  • The dress featured a decorative belt or sash at the waist that had rose-like detailing.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 June 2025

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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