as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
wrapped a cincture around the dress as a stylish accessory
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Recent Examples of cincture
Other designers have followed suit, as well: For Spring 2018 Men’s, Prada used the hyper-functional cincture for a double-belt styling moment.
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Alexandra Gurvitch, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2017
Alexandra Gurvitch, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cincture
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To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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As punishment, the girls give Gary a birthday tiara and pink sash to wear at the club, although this is more like a reward for an attention seeker like himself.Emma Soren, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
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Warped and damaged sashes are often the culprit here, says Sibley.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
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Along with the 11 sealed burials, the archaeologists also found jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, armlets, two copper mirrors with ivory handles, and scarab rings and girdles made of carnelian, garnet, faience and feldspar.Brie Stimson, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
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If there was a third hand available, it should also be pointed out that the Apollo suits were made by International Latex Corporation, which brought the company's experience making brassieres and girdles to the problem of making space suits out of latex and specialized textiles.David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
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North Carolina At the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, a Christmas tree stands over 35 feet tall in the estate’s Banquet Hall, draped with thousands of twinkling lights, intricate ornaments, and luxurious ribbons.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Grocery store floral departments and big box stores are full of live plants packaged in foil and ribbons, ready for holiday gift-giving.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Cincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cincture. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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