self-belts

noun

plural of self-belt
as in belts
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist the self-belt is covered with the same faux suede as the dress

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Recent Examples of self-belts Sacai toned down its unconventional fits and focused on relaxed jeans with self-belts. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-belts
  1. belts
  2. ribbons
  3. sashes
Noun
  • Knight brought both belts into the ring, distracting the referee by throwing the world title in the ring.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • In 1990, with a decade of ups and downs under their belts, the couple had a Hindu wedding ceremony in Bali.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of belts
Noun
  • All the council members wore purple and black ribbons, Gonzales’ favorite color, to honor her.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Too many competing elements, like flags, plaques, or seasonal ribbons, distract from the home.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Definition of ribbons
Noun
  • In 1881, two young girls from a rich Parisian family of the Faubourg were taken downstairs by their nanny, in white dresses and blue and pink sashes, to be painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Miss Universe Cuba hosted a night of feathers, fantasy, queen sashes, camera flashes and fashion on Monday at the Miami Theater in Medley.
    — Sarah Moreno July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of sashes

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“Self-belts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-belts. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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