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Recent Examples of waistband
The adjustable drawstring shorts have an elastic waistband for comfort, while the rayon fabric helps the set keep its shape and look more polished than terrycloth or sweats.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Finally, an answer to one of life’s great questions: can $45 million fit in the waistband of a man’s G-string?
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The high-rise waistband is stretchy and soft without a hint of compression, and the pants have deep pockets that accentuate the hips.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2026
This style features an oversized, slouchy fit, sweat-wicking fabric that feels cozy without the bulk, a high-rise waistband that sits flat during activities, and plenty of practical pockets.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Finally, an answer to one of life’s great questions: can $45 million fit in the waistband of a man’s G-string?
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The high-rise waistband is stretchy and soft without a hint of compression, and the pants have deep pockets that accentuate the hips.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2026
This style features an oversized, slouchy fit, sweat-wicking fabric that feels cozy without the bulk, a high-rise waistband that sits flat during activities, and plenty of practical pockets.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waistband
Noun
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Desmond wore a large knife on his belt and carried a black fanny pack filled with ammunition.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Padded straps protect shoulders, and many have belts and snaps to help secure heavier loads.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Left unchecked, these invasives choke out native plants, girdle trees, and cause a host of other problems.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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One of the best examples of this is the ctenophore Cestum, or the Venus girdle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One fan in a birthday crown and sash climbs a nearby tree to try and get a better view, ignoring security guards and a disgruntled NYPD officer who attempted to get him down.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Donegan, 28, was awarded a crown, sash, $50,000 in tuition scholarship and a year of incredible opportunities.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New for 2026, the sale also will include suits, tuxedos, button-down shirts, ties, bow ties, suspenders and cummerbunds.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Singer Ricky Martin made a cameo in a loose white shirt and trousers with an eye-catching satin cummerbund detail at the waist.—
Tony Bravo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its Civil Rights history might've been lost on the kids rushing onto the platform to mount their favorite horses at the ribbon-cutting this week.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the course of dealing art for half a century, Gagosian has cut the ribbon on dozens of gallery spaces, at least 10 different addresses in New York alone.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The movie explores the band’s success and even introduces viewers to their head of security, Bill Bray (KeiLyn Durrel Jones).—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wesley is a female eagle with a black leg band.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leaders need human-in-the-loop checkpoints on the highest-leverage decisions—high-value quotes, customs classifications, contractual commitments—alongside mandatory audit logs and version control across all agent actions.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Cloudy, reverberating bass mingles with sonorous, textural guitar loops courtesy of Mark Clifford, while Sarah Peacock’s spellbinding vocals ooze over the mix.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The pocket detail is repeated on denim midi skirts with front slits and self-belts.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Waistband.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistband. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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