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also cumberbund
as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
a cummerbund is the perfect accessory for a man's tuxedo
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Recent Examples of cummerbund
Korby attempts to object, only to be turned into a bulldog (wearing a fetching cummerbund).
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 July 2025
Lorde went on to point out that the dress’s top half was a different take on the cummerbund, the pleated sash that often comes with men’s tuxedos.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 May 2025
The Mindy Met Gala Mindy Kaling looks dapper in a suit with a trailing cummerbund at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5.
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Yes, Chef
Jeremy Allen White opts for a three-piece suit at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 May 2025
In a sea of traditional tuxes, cummerbunds and bowties, those who own the style have consistently hit red carpets in looks that shake up the men's wear ecosystem, but still prioritize elegance, tailoring and style.
—Paige Hopkins, Axios, 2 May 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 July 2025
Lorde went on to point out that the dress’s top half was a different take on the cummerbund, the pleated sash that often comes with men’s tuxedos.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 May 2025
The Mindy Met Gala Mindy Kaling looks dapper in a suit with a trailing cummerbund at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5.
56 of 118
Yes, Chef
Jeremy Allen White opts for a three-piece suit at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 7 May 2025
In a sea of traditional tuxes, cummerbunds and bowties, those who own the style have consistently hit red carpets in looks that shake up the men's wear ecosystem, but still prioritize elegance, tailoring and style.
—Paige Hopkins, Axios, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cummerbund
Noun
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The driver seat dives well below the belt line offering a sporty position, and overall visibility is great.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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After being stuck on a boss, eternally forced to run back and replay swaths of danger for just another slim shot at winning, overcoming most challenges feels less like triumph and more like someone’s mercifully loosened the belt around your neck.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Princess Kate also wore earrings that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth, as well as the Royal Family Order of King Charles III and the Royal Family Order of Elizabeth II, along with the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order star and sash.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ditto for the sash details on several looks.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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