stiletto
noun
sti·let·to
stə-ˈle-(ˌ)tō 
plural stilettos or stilettoes
1
: a slender dagger with a blade thick in proportion to its breadth
2
: a pointed instrument for piercing holes for eyelets or embroidery
3
: stiletto heel
also
: a shoe with a stiletto heel
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This magical mani requires nails that are a little long and sharp, but without reaching stiletto status.
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Ana Serrano, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
Prada’s Statement Pump The modern pump isn’t just a three-inch stiletto any longer.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Cut-off shorts were worn long and paired with stiletto boots, while baggy jeans featured intricate lattices of cutouts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
The back-to-back pointed toes reflect a clear preference for structured, stiletto silhouettes this week.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Ana Serrano, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
Prada’s Statement Pump The modern pump isn’t just a three-inch stiletto any longer.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Cut-off shorts were worn long and paired with stiletto boots, while baggy jeans featured intricate lattices of cutouts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
The back-to-back pointed toes reflect a clear preference for structured, stiletto silhouettes this week.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stiletto
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“Stiletto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiletto. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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