: rising or reaching upward to the knees
knee-high stockings
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The frock has side slits to keep you cool in the summer and show off cute knee-high boots come fall.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Look for knee-high or pointed-toe styles that will ground even the showiest ensembles.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2025
From sculptural platforms to metallic knee-highs, the lineup hit familiar notes — glamour, nostalgia, precision — all styled for impact.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025
Simply pair them with flats and a hardworking tote bag now—then style with loafers or knee-high boots come fall.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 July 2025
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Look for knee-high or pointed-toe styles that will ground even the showiest ensembles.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2025
From sculptural platforms to metallic knee-highs, the lineup hit familiar notes — glamour, nostalgia, precision — all styled for impact.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2025
Simply pair them with flats and a hardworking tote bag now—then style with loafers or knee-high boots come fall.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for knee-high
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“Knee-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-high. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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