stilettos

Example Sentences

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Andy’s transition from sensible boots to stilettos served as a metaphor for the effort — even discomfort — it takes to chase your dreams, however they might evolve.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Luckily, Alex Spall, 48, was on time, but requested her guests wore trainers not stilettos, so they too made it safely across the sand to the ceremony.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Christian Louboutin opened a shop in the 59th Street store’s shoe department in September, the first time its red-soled stilettos, starting at around $945, could be found at the retailer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

"Watch out for the holes!" one guest warned another about the hazard for stilettos.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

A pair of sparkly silver stilettos gives her about five more inches of height.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas