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high heels

[hahy heels] / ˈhaɪ ˈhils /
NOUN
women's shoe with tall heel
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She tried to please him by “cooking, cleaning, putting on dresses and high heels to welcome him home,” but he came to hate her even more.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Silverstein blends in with the cool kids of the fashion world, often photographed at swanky Manhattan dinners wearing a silky dress, leather and high heels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Bosch staged a dramatic walkout earlier this month -- in an evening gown and high heels -- from a meeting where she was lambasted by Thai organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

But it's a practicality for Mary and Danielle, who as well as negotiating the city cobbles in sky high heels, are also deaf.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

Ishtar stood there in silver high heels and a dress that shimmered as if made of starlight.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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