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 look featured a plunging neckline, long sleeves and cutout, revealing Destiny’s midriff. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 Continuing the punk details of her ensemble, Stefani wore fishnets over her midriff and beneath her baggy camouflage pants. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 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 The look featured a plunging neckline, long sleeves and cutout, revealing Destiny’s midriff. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midriff
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waist
Noun
  • They’re designed in soft, breathable cotton, with a zip-and-button fly and skinny waist ties.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • Instead of tackles, a player is stopped by removing one of the two flags attacked to the ball-carriers waist.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 May 2025

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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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