as in waist
the middle region of the human torso used a belt to define her waistline

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Recent Examples of waistline The dress is strapless and backless with a high waistline, and a voluminous princess-like silhouette. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 3 Mar. 2025 These Levi’s jeans have an ultra-high waistline and strike the ideal balance between figure-hugging skinny jeans and baggy silhouettes. Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025 For a more sculpted look, consider Alo Yoga’s version, designed with contrast white piping along the chest and waistline. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025 As a result, the collection consisted of Barrus' architectural silhouettes, corseted waistlines, and asymmetrical one-shoulder drape all in the color palette of soft greens, golden yellows, twilight lilacs, and ivory to mirror the beauty of Ephesus at dawn and dusk. Pooja Shah, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waistline

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“Waistline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waistline. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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