How to Use high-heeled in a Sentence
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Lala danced the night away in her form-fitting look and black high-heeled pumps.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 June 2023
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Meanwhile, the actress rocked a black minidress and high-heeled boots under a long black coat.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 29 May 2023
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While Italy is never a bad idea per se, there are times when the the high-heeled boot kicks better than others.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2024
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Sporting event or not, Kate always dresses the part of the princess, down to the elegant high-heeled shoes.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 July 2023
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Leave high-heeled shoes and clothing items that are heavy and lack breathable fabric at home.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
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For something that will go with all your fall outfits, invest in these high-heeled tall boots from.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
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The best shoes for bunions are also comfortable enough to wear all day and are neither too flat nor high-heeled.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
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But for much of its history, there was only one type of Barbie—high-heeled and white.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune, 3 July 2023
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The rest was superb, every high-heeled step of the way, in large part because of the performer’s repertoire and varied singing styles.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2024
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Zara animal-print high-heeled mules, $90 Vogue Shopping The insider’s guide to what to shop and how to wear it.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
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One thing that was Sandy’s idea was in Lance’s bedroom, there are these little pedestals that come off the wall with platform high-heeled shoes on them.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
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The actor put the focus on footwear by opting for high-heeled ankle boots in white, a color rarely seen for this type of shoe.
—Alejandro Luna, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
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Waters sauntered onstage wearing a lime green pantsuit with a pair of high-heeled pumps.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
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Jolie continued the black monochrome motif down to her footwear, opting for a pair of square-toed, high-heeled boots.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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The rapper can be seen wearing a pink wig with bangs, baby pink high-heeled boots, and a cream, tulle gown with embellishments.
—Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023
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The athlete sported an all-black outfit while the Edge of Seventeen actress opted for a black minidress and high-heeled boots.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
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Lively went light on the jewelry for this styling, but added a few cocktail rings and a pair of iridescent high-heeled sandals.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
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This one from Mango would work well with a pair of high-heeled boots peeking through and an oversized white or striped button-down top, perfect for the office.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 19 Sep. 2024
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But of course, what holds us — more than the glaring nudity, the high-heeled slipper, the black neck ribbon, the jewelry or the hibiscus in her hair — is Meurent’s famous gaze.
—Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023
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The Queen of Rap’s cover art features a high-heeled pink boot stepping into a much larger footprint embossed in pink concrete.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2024
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Standing far apart and perpendicular to each other are two black high-heeled pumps.
—Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
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The supermodel also added on a gold chain necklace, small hoops, a red clutch and an Omega watch, completing her look with high-heeled sandals.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 28 July 2024
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Beginning at 7, Gerdo said, she was physically abused with belts, high-heeled shoes and bare hands.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023
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The artist rarely depicts faces and often cuts off bodies below their shoulders, leaving just torsos, legs and feet (the last usually encased in high-heeled shoes).
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023
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The translucent dress was paired with high-heeled musketeer-style boots that contrasted the transparent white fabric of the dress, adding dimension to the look while lengthening her legs.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2024
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Moroney, 25, completed the look with a pair of shiny green high-heeled platform shoes, while Morgan, 28, opted for a thinner pair of gladiator-style heels.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2023
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In a critical scene in the movie, the title character has to choose between living a fantasy and knowing the truth about the world, symbolized by a choice between a pink high-heeled shoe or a Birkenstock.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2023
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The main collection had a strong focus on comfort with puffy strap sandals and flip-flops with a sporty vibe, in addition to high-heeled ones with a seductive interplay of lines enveloping the foot.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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The woman has witnessed numerous fights stemming from the bar throughout the years, including one in which a group of female attackers jumped a woman and repeatedly kicked her in the head and hit her with their high-heeled shoes.
—Ellen Moynihan, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2024
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The actress and Goop founder accessorized with metallic high-heeled gladiator sandals, a Swarovski statement necklace and rings.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 June 2024
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