waistlines

plural of waistline
as in waists
the middle region of the human torso used a belt to define her waistline

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Recent Examples of waistlines The season leaned into boxy jackets, paneled skirts, and basque waistlines that carved out structure with confidence. Essence, 24 Sep. 2025 Younger women typically have smaller waists, while older women often see their waistlines increase. Heidi Cope, Health, 15 Sep. 2025 Ozempic is reshaping not just waistlines but dining habits too, medical experts and surveys have found. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waistlines
waists
Noun
  • Belts are also making a strong comeback, defining waists over outerwear and dresses, while headwear has become unexpectedly directional again.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Younger men generally have smaller waists, while older men are more likely to experience increases in abdominal fat.
    Heidi Cope, Health, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Waistlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistlines. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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