compressive
adjective
com·pres·sive
kəm-ˈpre-siv 
1
: of or relating to compression
2
: tending to compress
compressively
adverb
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Its compressive fabric keeps the bust supported, and the high cut and moderate backside coverage still lend a youthful feel, without baring it all.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Designed with a plunging neckline, modest bum coverage, and compressive fabric with UPF 50 sun protection, the elegant silhouette offers rich-girl vacation energy that could easily double as a bodysuit with shorts.
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Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
In tests, cement paste containing carbon dioxide equal to 1 percent of cement weight achieved an average of 13 percent higher compressive strength after 24 hours than reference samples.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
An airplane staple for a reason, these are comfy, compressive, versatile, and will never go out of style.
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Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Designed with a plunging neckline, modest bum coverage, and compressive fabric with UPF 50 sun protection, the elegant silhouette offers rich-girl vacation energy that could easily double as a bodysuit with shorts.
—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
In tests, cement paste containing carbon dioxide equal to 1 percent of cement weight achieved an average of 13 percent higher compressive strength after 24 hours than reference samples.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
An airplane staple for a reason, these are comfy, compressive, versatile, and will never go out of style.
—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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“Compressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compressive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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