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Recent Examples of midriff
From the open shoulders and intricate midriff cutout to the knee-high slit, the black ensemble is proof that Blanchett and her style team understood the assignment.
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Inspired by an early draft of the script, childhood versions of Biff and Happy are played by younger actors (Joaquin Consuelos and Jake Termine, respectively), and young Biff most often crops up in a midriff-bearing football jersey out of an Abercrombie catalogue.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Baggy Carhartt jeans paired with leather moto jackets, while others went for Gucci’s low-rise flare jeans and bare midriffs.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The over-the-top headpiece with the midriff-baring set was orchestrated out of revenge when Cher was not nominated for her work in Mask.
—Esther Zuckerman, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Inspired by an early draft of the script, childhood versions of Biff and Happy are played by younger actors (Joaquin Consuelos and Jake Termine, respectively), and young Biff most often crops up in a midriff-bearing football jersey out of an Abercrombie catalogue.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Baggy Carhartt jeans paired with leather moto jackets, while others went for Gucci’s low-rise flare jeans and bare midriffs.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The over-the-top headpiece with the midriff-baring set was orchestrated out of revenge when Cher was not nominated for her work in Mask.
—Esther Zuckerman, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for midriff
waist
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Featuring a high-rise waist and a flare-leg cut, these flattering jeans would make an amazing addition to anyone’s travel capsule wardrobe.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Jarman wore a pale blue sleeveless gown with cutout details at the waist, while Spencer opted for a dark suit paired with an open-collar light blue shirt for the relaxed ceremony.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Midriff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriff. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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