compressive
adjective
com·pres·sive
kəm-ˈpre-siv 
1
: of or relating to compression
2
: tending to compress
compressively
adverb
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Meanwhile, its compressive fabric and elastic band create a close fit (that's pretty flattering too, thanks to the scoop neckline and shaping cups).
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Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
The compressive fabric keeps your stuff in there nice and tight.
—Korin Miller, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
This one-piece has a textured, compressive fabric along with removable cups and a subtle V-neckline.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Rammed earth has excellent compressive strength and is used without reinforcing steel bars.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
The compressive fabric keeps your stuff in there nice and tight.
—Korin Miller, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
This one-piece has a textured, compressive fabric along with removable cups and a subtle V-neckline.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Rammed earth has excellent compressive strength and is used without reinforcing steel bars.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compressive
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“Compressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressive. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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