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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While Biden was all business during her three-state trip, Trump maximized the glam factor wearing a red Valentino dress with red Jimmy Choo stilettos.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 July 2024
The gold nails were replaced by white stiletto tips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 July 2024
The first lady, poised in a polka dot dress and a pair of pink stilettos, stood behind a lectern, her lips spread into a half-smile.
—Kara Voght, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
The shoes are also practical: Thanks to the wide heel, the shoes are much more comfortable than a stiletto alternative.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 11 June 2024
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 July 2024
The gold nails were replaced by white stiletto tips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 July 2024
The first lady, poised in a polka dot dress and a pair of pink stilettos, stood behind a lectern, her lips spread into a half-smile.
—Kara Voght, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
The shoes are also practical: Thanks to the wide heel, the shoes are much more comfortable than a stiletto alternative.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 11 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for stiletto
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“Stiletto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiletto. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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