as in belt
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-belt
The pocket detail is repeated on denim midi skirts with front slits and self-belts.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Both raincoats feature a detachable zip hood, a hood visor extension, an adjustable bungee cord with a metal toggle at the hood opening, a self-belt and signature stripe lining.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2025
Both raincoats feature a detachable zip hood, a hood visor extension, an adjustable bungee cord with a metal toggle at the hood opening, a self-belt and signature stripe lining.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-belt
Noun
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SpaceX has two other launches under its belt in 2025 as well — test flights of its Starship megarocket, a powerful, fully reusable vehicle that the company sees as a game-changer for spaceflight and exploration.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In July 2022, Nunes regained the bantamweight belt with a decision win over Pena.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Khloé, 40, was red hot for the glam outing, wearing a strapless cherry red gown with a matching sash draped across her neck.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Dress This pale yellow organza midi dress from Erdem’s spring 2018 collection is a masterclass in delicate beauty, embroidered with intricate florals and finished with a lilac ribbon sash for a perfectly unexpected contrast.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In November 2024, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott held a ribbon cutting for 12 new indoor pickleball courts at the Jean Shepherd Community Center at 3031 Mahoney Drive in Hammond.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Curls For curling with a straightener, the technique is much like curling a ribbon on a present with scissors.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Self-belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-belt. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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