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 Our favorite dress picks have a variety of styles and versatile features, like darling ruffles, cinching waistlines, and trending silhouettes. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026 All eyes were on waistlines this season as designers sent models down runways in cummerbunds, scarves and chunky belts. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images As more Americans use GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to shrink their waistlines, retail giants are betting on a bottom-line bump tied to a shift in the way the drugs are priced and purchased. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 As the drugs whittle waistlines, their impact is rippling beyond the bathroom scale and into a surprisingly wide swath of American life. — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 Research suggests regular bean eaters tend to weigh less and carry smaller waistlines. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 Brands using less-processed, more natural sweeteners are gaining popularity, Christensen said, indicative of people's health consciousness and concern about their waistlines. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 Along with looser fits, other styles popping up have noticeably rising hemlines, lower waistlines, and come in a rainbow of colors beyond indigo blue. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 If brands spent the last few years plumbing the looks and vibes of the early 2000s — Miu Miu’s low-rise waistlines and Abercrombie’s prep and all that — ‘90s fever has now taken hold. — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waistlines
waists
Noun
  • Without stretch, jeans can pinch waists or cause discomfort when moving or sitting.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Volume and shape played a starring role as well, from bubble hems and layered ruffles to peplums and drop-waists.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Waistlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistlines. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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