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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Think of stiletto nails as almond nails’ cooler, edgier cousin.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
Her stiletto nails were painted a neon yellow, and matched her pedicure.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
New stilettos fitting with the feminine silhouettes and dressy looks.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
The wrong footwear could land you with a €900 fine in Athens
Visitors to the Acropolis in Athens should leave their stilettos at home, as high heels are strictly prohibited to prevent damage to the ancient stones.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
Her stiletto nails were painted a neon yellow, and matched her pedicure.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
New stilettos fitting with the feminine silhouettes and dressy looks.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
The wrong footwear could land you with a €900 fine in Athens
Visitors to the Acropolis in Athens should leave their stilettos at home, as high heels are strictly prohibited to prevent damage to the ancient stones.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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 4 Apr. 2025.
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