cinched
Example Sentences
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The nostalgic tone of the collection was captured by some attendees who praised the juxtaposition of pieces, resulting in fluid, less cinched silhouettes reminiscent of 1940s Hollywood.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
In the 1940s, the influence of Christian Dior's New Look cinched waists were apparent, then in the 1950s, references to Spanish fashion house Balenciaga's more voluminous style emerged in the Queen's clothes, says de Guitaut.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025
The pouch is then filled with batting and stitched and cinched to secure.
From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025
The cinched waist—the subtle negative drafts ahead of rear quarters—might as well have had whalebone stays.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025
Propped up against the headboard, her hairnet cinched on her forehead like a diadem, Desdemona looked as ancient and indomitable as the elderly Queen Victoria.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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