as in waist
the middle region of the human torso midriff-baring tops are popular this summer

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Recent Examples of midriff The fabric of the look cascades straight past the hips to a split above the waistline, which revealed Davis’ midriff. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 The look consisted of a midriff-baring top and a floor-length skirt, both of which featured sparkly embellishments. Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 The duo wore coordinating black looks for the event, with Lopez rocking a midriff-baring top, black fur coat and a floor-length skirt, while Emme wore a stylish black and white pinstriped suit. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 In December, Simpson shared a glamorous photo of herself sitting next to some musical gear while wearing a white romper with a black fishnet midriff paired with matching black fishnets and platform boots. Janelle Ash, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midriff

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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