Thesaurus results for MIDSECTION

midsection

noun

ˈmid-ˌsek-shən

Definition of midsection

as in waist

the middle region of the human torso did exercises to strengthen the muscles in her midsection

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Recent Examples of midsection The front-end loader struck 37-year-old Victor Vivian Cano Franco in the midsection, and his body was severed, according to the agency. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 The movie could stand to shave off 10 minutes from its midsection on the ocean, which often suffers from too many flat, green-screen backgrounds. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 The pants feature an elastic, adjustable drawstring waistband that won’t dig into your midsection, as well as two functional side pockets. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 The mid-rise design offers ample coverage for your midsection, while the 6-inch inseam is the perfect length for summer outfits. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection

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waist

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When styled correctly, loafers are an all-day shoe that easily take you from the office to after-work drinks, while mom jeans—defined by their high-waist and relaxed fit—are appropriate for most settings while maintaining an effortless aura.

— Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Her hair was styled similarly to her mother’s in almost waist-length waves.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2026

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