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 results showed that roughly 1 in 5 people with a normal BMI had abdominal obesity, a large waistline linked to serious health risks. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025 The first commander in chief cared little for waistlines or whiskers, in the end; what concerned him was discipline of the mind. Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025 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 Younger women typically have smaller waists, while older women often see their waistlines increase. Heidi Cope, Health, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline
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waist
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  • Jenner also shared a mirror selfie, covering her chest with one arm and wearing a towel low on her waist.
    Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The actress’ top coordinated with her high-waist maxiskirt, crafted in the same white satin with waist definition provided by further crystal embellishments.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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