: rising or reaching upward to the knees
knee-high stockings
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The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Opt for crew or knee-high socks that are sheer, as this will help to elongate legs.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
For an outing on horseback, Emily and Mindy don knee-high riding boots, embracing the fashion of the sport.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Standout shoe deals include a staple pair of white sneakers under $15, dressy heels at 50% off, and knee-high boots marked down to $30.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Opt for crew or knee-high socks that are sheer, as this will help to elongate legs.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
For an outing on horseback, Emily and Mindy don knee-high riding boots, embracing the fashion of the sport.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Standout shoe deals include a staple pair of white sneakers under $15, dressy heels at 50% off, and knee-high boots marked down to $30.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
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 12 Jan. 2026.
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