How to Use compressive in a Sentence
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This subtly sparkly bra offers a snug, compressive fit, with a fun neckline to boot.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 2 July 2024
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Thanks to the thick, compressive fabric, the waist won't slip down.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2023
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What compressive force would need to be applied to hold on to the ball?
—Adam Rogers, WIRED, 10 July 2019
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The compressive force of water squeezes the body’s veins and drives blood from the extremities to the core.
—Rena Kingery, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2022
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The fabric is super soft and just compressive enough, the seams don't dig or itch, and there are no tags to rip out.
—Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2022
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The best part is the fabric, which is stretchy and comfortable but still compressive.
—Izzy Grinspan, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022
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The Haraka tights are thinner and more compressive than the Wazimu, but not as warm.
—Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2018
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While the compressive high-rise legging is the crowd favorite, Wu is eyeing the pair with a pocket next.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2020
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The sock has a thicker knit across the bottom of the footbed for squish and durability, with a thinner, more compressive knit on the top of the foot to lock the sock in place.
—James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 23 Sep. 2019
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The water shoes are designed with a smooth and stretchy upper that offers a compressive and sock-like fit.
—Jayla Andrulonis, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2021
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But forces from the surface translate to the subsurface in a way that's less dependent on the area the compressive force is spread across.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 29 May 2022
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Its compressive fit holds you in to prevent bounce, while the racerback provides a good range of motion.
—Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
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The door-slam sound is compressive, non-trivial, very Mazda-like.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 21 May 2021
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Pull on this sleek, compressive top and prepare to feel like a running ninja.
—Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
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That means that earthquakes along that boundary are typically the result of compressive force that squeezes rock to slide up the plane of the fault.
—Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2018
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The center of the Earth is almost as hot as the surface of the Sun, about 9,800 degrees Fahrenheit, with pressure that makes the compressive forces at the ocean floor look like child’s play.
—Kate Golembiewski, Discover Magazine, 17 Nov. 2020
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The eight and a half inch length protects against chafing, and the compressive fabric is cool to the touch and breathable, which ensures that my legs don’t overheat.
—Kara Cuzzone, Forbes, 10 May 2021
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This is the compressive force that binds together the layers, forming a strong shock absorber made of glass.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
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Shapewear is compressive; its main function is to make bodies look smaller and feel tighter.
—Jessica Testa, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2020
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These large ions take up more room and are pressed together when the glass cools, producing a layer of compressive stress on the surface of the glass.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 24 July 2020
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Framed photographs of her children and a compressive tape collection will be some of the most poignant items present.
—Madeleine Luckel, Vogue, 21 July 2017
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The compressive fit keeps you secure while the racerback style provides extra lift.
—Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2023
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Even Oprah Winfrey is a fan of the brand's compressive leggings, which earned the coveted title of one of her Favorite Things this year.
—Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 25 Dec. 2022
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The thin metal skins are subject to compressive and pressure loads during flight.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 20 Nov. 2019
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Look for compressive and lightweight styles that won’t ride up during your workout.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2024
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The seamless style still features a high waist and extremely compressive fabric that cuts off a few inches above the knees.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2022
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The material is slightly thicker than the Base Pace short, but still easy to move in and not overly compressive around the stomach.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2024
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The one-shoulder suit is made of compressive fabric with diagonal seams and looks great on women of all ages and sizes.
—Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022
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Corning developed the glass using the same principles of compressive strength that make the Prince Rupert’s drop so hard to break.
—Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
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They're made with stretchy polyester uppers that hug your feet but move with them, all while never losing their compressive nature.
—Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 10 Mar. 2023
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