obi

noun

Definition of obinext
as in ribbon

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Recent Examples of obi Kid-sized yukata, obi belts and slippers are provided, which are not only practical but are likely to make for great family photos. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 For the collection, Dimorestudio’s Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci translated 20,000 obi patterns into modern fabrics. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 Rose Byrne also styled her white lace dress with a thick brown leather obi belt in Paris. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025 Now, with two years under its obi, Lin is ready to celebrate Orlando-style with a series of chef collaborations this week. — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024 Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder experimented with colors and patterns in this Manhattan triplex, starting with the bed frame in the primary bedroom, which mixes Holland & Sherry textiles with vintage Japanese obi. — Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Dec. 2022 At Van Cleef & Arpels, some of these were modeled on inro, the small boxes of wood, leather, metal, ivory or paper that Japanese men hung from their obi (kimonos have no pockets) to carry tobacco or medicinal herbs. — New York Times, 11 Feb. 2021 Japanese men traditionally used an inrō, a basket worn suspended from an obi or sash, to carry small items including medicine. — Peter Saenger, WSJ, 13 Nov. 2020 Kimonos are worn with the left side wrapped over the right and secured with an obi, or sash, around the waist. — The Economist, 2 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obi
  1. ribbon
  2. bandolier
  3. loop
  4. sash
  5. belt
Noun
  • Shelton, meanwhile, hadn’t realized she was supposed to run through a ribbon.
    — Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The antenna-like element towering above her head was a structured, sculptural ribbon headpiece custom-designed by the legendary British milliner Philip Treacy, who was honored with the award of excellence at the event.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • Tracks may start with classy piano, but subtlety is almost never the end product; the group wields sidechains like a bandolier, extracting the maximum possible velocity in every kick while retaining the gooey melodic centre.
    — Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
  • On an unseasonably warm February morning, Principal Condra Allred walked the hallways of Cleveland Elementary School's 76-year-old building wearing a pink fanny pack slung over one shoulder like a bandolier.
    — Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of bandolier
Noun
  • The feedback loop in action Keep watching, and the algorithm may keep serving up more of the same.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Richard’s singing and rapping weave between the relentless drums like a shuttle through a loom, accented by cool sax notes and vocal loops from the original, which was co-written by Richard’s father.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Video shared by an activist at the scene, Amit Orfali, shows the French mayor, wearing a tricolor sash, leaning against a vehicle while sitting on the dusty ground.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Drafts, fogged panes and sticking sashes can affect indoor comfort and energy use, while repair costs may add up as problems persist.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sash
Noun
  • Roame, another new brand for us, had a fantastic collection and their gold jacquard dress with a fringe belt was a real favorite.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In a season where layering and personal styling are so important, the belt is an essential accessory.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of belt

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