as in waists
the middle region of the human torso
midriff-baring tops are popular this summer
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Recent Examples of midriffs
Baggy Carhartt jeans paired with leather moto jackets, while others went for Gucci’s low-rise flare jeans and bare midriffs.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
Aside from essential winter pieces, trends like asymmetrical skirts were frequently spotted, espresso-brown hues continued their takeover, and exposed midriffs added an unexpected edge to cold-weather dressing.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
The shirts may have short or long sleeves, but cannot be sleeveless or reveal midriffs.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
Aside from essential winter pieces, trends like asymmetrical skirts were frequently spotted, espresso-brown hues continued their takeover, and exposed midriffs added an unexpected edge to cold-weather dressing.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
The shirts may have short or long sleeves, but cannot be sleeveless or reveal midriffs.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midriffs
waists
Noun
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After an hour of searching, none were found and swimming was allowed to resume, though restricted to wading up to swimmers’ waists, the department said.
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Ants Termites have straight bodies with broad waists, as well as straight antennae.
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“Midriffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midriffs. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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