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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Paltrow added on stilettos, jeweled drop earrings, and multiple rings.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The stiletto shape is the cherry on top.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026
Carey kept the rest of her palette neutral, finishing off the look with oversized Stuart Weitzman sunglasses and Gucci stiletto boots.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Most ‘Oops’ Stiletto Challenge Part runway, part calamity: the stiletto challenge had people attempting stunts in sky-high heels — and sometimes paying a real price.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The stiletto shape is the cherry on top.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026
Carey kept the rest of her palette neutral, finishing off the look with oversized Stuart Weitzman sunglasses and Gucci stiletto boots.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Most ‘Oops’ Stiletto Challenge Part runway, part calamity: the stiletto challenge had people attempting stunts in sky-high heels — and sometimes paying a real price.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
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“Stiletto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiletto. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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