stiletto
noun
sti·let·to
stə-ˈle-(ˌ)tō 
plural stilettos or stilettoes
1
: a slender dagger with a blade thick in proportion to its breadth
2
: a pointed instrument for piercing holes for eyelets or embroidery
3
: stiletto heel
also
: a shoe with a stiletto heel
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So Portland, Oregon’s drag icon Poison Waters swung by last week and snapped a few stiletto selfies on the airport’s cult carpet, which has finally made a comeback nearly a decade after it was ripped out.
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Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2024
George, 63, wore a gray suit with a black shirt and tan shoes for the occasion, while Amal, 46, rocked a cropped black one-shoulder top with a matching maxi skirt and gold stilettos.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
On semifinals race day, Richardson opted for a long stiletto shape for all fingers but her pointer, which nodded to her red, white, and blue vibes from the week before.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024
For most of her big races, Richardson’s fingertips are meticulously decorated with accessories like dangling charms, sparkly gemstones, and even stiletto accents.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 31 July 2024
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Jd Shadel, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2024
George, 63, wore a gray suit with a black shirt and tan shoes for the occasion, while Amal, 46, rocked a cropped black one-shoulder top with a matching maxi skirt and gold stilettos.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
On semifinals race day, Richardson opted for a long stiletto shape for all fingers but her pointer, which nodded to her red, white, and blue vibes from the week before.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2024
For most of her big races, Richardson’s fingertips are meticulously decorated with accessories like dangling charms, sparkly gemstones, and even stiletto accents.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 31 July 2024
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“Stiletto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiletto. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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