as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
the designer's dresses typically are accessorized with eye-catching ceintures
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Recent Examples of ceinture
The carnival is known in part for its mascot, Bonhomme, a snowman with a red hat, black buttons and the characteristic French Canadian ceinture fléchée, a type of sash.
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Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
Woven belt bags featuring a panoply of buckles date to the founding of the brand in 2021; earlier this year Larsson was invited by Gucci Continuum to collaborate with the brand and create her signature bag using the Italian brand’s ceintures.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2023
Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
Woven belt bags featuring a panoply of buckles date to the founding of the brand in 2021; earlier this year Larsson was invited by Gucci Continuum to collaborate with the brand and create her signature bag using the Italian brand’s ceintures.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceinture
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The First Family Church pastor also had a trick up his sleeve — a slew of martial arts training under his belt.Bailey Richards, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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The legendary Premier League striker has just one season as a manager under his belt.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Finally, the lovers wind themselves tightly together and the sash falls away.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Finally, the sash at the waist is tied in a bow at the back and features a bouquet motif with flowers—petals and stems—in silk entirely made and painted by hand in the shades of the embroidery.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024
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The iconic blue box, the dainty white ribbon, and the massive New York City storefront are a sight to behold.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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The atmospheric river, a ribbon of moisture in the sky, provides the fuel, while the bomb cyclone acts as the engine.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 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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“Ceinture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceinture. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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