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 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
His shoulders thickened, his waist cinched up, and his striking visage conquered a certain corner of the liberal internet.
From Slate • Feb. 18, 2025
Septa Lemore had emerged in her white robes, cinched at the waist with a woven belt of seven colors.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
