compressive
adjective
com·pres·sive
kəm-ˈpre-siv 
1
: of or relating to compression
2
: tending to compress
compressively
adverb
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In addition to functional elements like a seamless toe, there is a honeycomb band that runs across your foot’s midpoint to provide compressive arch support.
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Fashioned from a sleek, flexible polyester and elastane material, these Alo leggings feature a compressive fit that’s designed to sculpt around and lift your natural curves.
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Even better is the fit: compressive and body-hugging in a way that feels supportive, not suffocating.
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No wonder constant compressive stress is the primary cause of back pain during flights.
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Fashioned from a sleek, flexible polyester and elastane material, these Alo leggings feature a compressive fit that’s designed to sculpt around and lift your natural curves.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Even better is the fit: compressive and body-hugging in a way that feels supportive, not suffocating.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
No wonder constant compressive stress is the primary cause of back pain during flights.
—New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Compressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressive. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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