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midsections

noun

plural of midsection

as in waists

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

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Recent Examples of midsections Side sleepers will find good pressure relief around their hips and thighs, while stomach and back sleepers will find a sleep surface that’s firm enough to prevent their midsections from sinking and light cradling for comfort, respectively. — Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026

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waists

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And styles inspired by the Belle Époque’s drop-waists and rich textures have also grabbed shoppers’ attention, thanks again to recent collections from Blazy and Anderson.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Some are rethinking proportions altogether with lower waists and sculptural shapes.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

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