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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That includes a wide hip belt to take the weight off of the shoulders, enough space for a three-liter water bladder, and side pockets to store an extra layer for shifting weather patterns.Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gomez paired a white T-shirt with dark wash jeans and a suede belt, layering on a peak lapel coat from Madewell’s recent collaboration with Alexa Chung.Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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The women wear white dresses with sashes that tie at the back, like vestal virgins presented as tribute.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Captured by Tina Barney, the campaign featured a pageant theme complete with tiaras and sashes.Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Oct. 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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Wide silk chiffon ribbon has enough body to hold a bow nicely.Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Per its tradition, the Honors celebration began the previous evening with a private dinner for recipients and colleagues at the U.S. State Department, where honorees receive their signature ribbons amid praise from colleagues.Paul Harris, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Cincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cincture. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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