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Recent Examples of cummerbund
For the Golden Globes, Williams wore a peak-label dinner jacket trimmed in grograin paired with a white silk evening shirt, black trousers, and a white grosgrain cummerbund.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
The former model chose a Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo with satin lapels, a white shirt and a Ralph Lauren cummerbund for that occasion.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
On the list of divisive menswear, somewhere between skinny jeans and cummerbunds, sits a duo capable of evoking visceral reactions among sartorial snobs: the tonal shirt-and-tie combo.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2025
The singer accessorized with a bow tie and cummerbund in black satin and black shoes.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
The former model chose a Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo with satin lapels, a white shirt and a Ralph Lauren cummerbund for that occasion.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
On the list of divisive menswear, somewhere between skinny jeans and cummerbunds, sits a duo capable of evoking visceral reactions among sartorial snobs: the tonal shirt-and-tie combo.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2025
The singer accessorized with a bow tie and cummerbund in black satin and black shoes.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cummerbund
Noun
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In this delightfully science-minded historical fiction novel, one of the main characters runs away from her family to do astronomy while the other clocks up multiple major scientific expeditions under her belt.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Hagerty High School junior has won back-to-back No-Gi World Championships and earned purple-belt status (two steps below a prestigious black belt).—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The star wore a silver sequined, off-the-shoulder gown with a long satin sash.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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When closed, the sash presses firmly against the frame, which can help create a tight seal and limit air leakage.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Add big ribbons and bows to the backs of chairs for a little more vintage flair.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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This could be anything from a sticker or patch to a ribbon—or something that does double duty, such as these brightly colored neoprene handle wraps.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Left unchecked, these invasives choke out native plants, girdle trees, and cause a host of other problems.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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One of the best examples of this is the ctenophore Cestum, or the Venus girdle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Cummerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cummerbund. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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