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 peplum cut will flatter your waistline, and the skirt is stretchy and comfortable. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 The sleeves included a sheer element and the high waistline of the maxidress provided an extra element of sartorial sophistication. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 Rib remodeling shaved five inches off her waistline. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025 The bra and underwear have set stones and drops at the under-bust of the bra and the waistline of the underwear. Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline
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  • Their pin-straight hairdos and tiny waists enforce the belief that whiteness, thinness, and wealth puts one at an inherent advantage above others.
    Ava Pauline Emilione, Them., 29 Apr. 2025
  • The top featured burgundy lace patterns around the waist, boning and cups.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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