cinched

Example Sentences

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The nostalgic tone of the collection was captured by some attendees who praised the juxtaposition of pieces, resulting in fluid, less cinched silhouettes reminiscent of 1940s Hollywood.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

His designs created a flattering silhouette, with cinched belts at the waist and structured shoulders heavily peppered across the collection.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The pouch is then filled with batting and stitched and cinched to secure.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025

The cinched waist—the subtle negative drafts ahead of rear quarters—might as well have had whalebone stays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025

Men and horses blundered through the predawn chill; saddles were being cinched, wagons loaded, fires extinguished.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin