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- noun Plural form of
cummerbund .
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Examples
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So many of its traditional elements—white tie, tails, formal pumps, cummerbunds—have all but gone the way of the dodo bird.
Men In Black Darrell Hartman 2011
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Hugo Boss's men's line, from 35-year-old designer Bart De Backer , featured purple suits in conservative cuts, and thick, conspicuous belts inspired by cummerbunds.
Designers Play to Global Crowd at Berlin Shows Mary M. Lane 2012
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Should they ever be so, then one struggles to imagine what the likes of Sepp Blatter might come up with – though on past evidence something involving cummerbunds and match officials who look like Sophia Loren would be most likely.
Introducing Bernie the mogul's next blockbuster: Star Wars F1? | Harry Pearson 2011
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"I like classic tuxedos, but the idea of using leather cummerbunds makes the outfits not only less dressy but also more aggressive," Mr. De Backer said.
Designers Play to Global Crowd at Berlin Shows Mary M. Lane 2012
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The women wore beige negligees with corsets tied over them; the men, trousers and shirts with cummerbunds (Chantal de la Coste Messelière designed the costumes).
Long Night's Journey Heidi Waleson 2010
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The women wore beige negligees with corsets tied over them; the men, trousers and shirts with cummerbunds (Chantal de la Coste Messelière designed the costumes).
Long Night's Journey Heidi Waleson 2010
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We were paid in an unlimited amount of bubble gum and the man didn't seem afraid to nickel and dime us here and there for new cummerbunds and what not.
The Big Name Buttons Mandee Wright 2010
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The women wore beige negligees with corsets tied over them; the men, trousers and shirts with cummerbunds (Chantal de la Coste Messelière designed the costumes).
Long Night's Journey Heidi Waleson 2010
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The cummerbunds have been banished in favour of sharp, contemporary suits with magenta shirts and subtly sparkling grey ties.
The secret of barbershop: harmonise, project – and smile! 2010
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The women wore beige negligees with corsets tied over them; the men, trousers and shirts with cummerbunds (Chantal de la Coste Messelière designed the costumes).
Long Night's Journey Heidi Waleson 2010
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