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Keep "instep" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
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9 total sentences available.
The hair on the instep of the foot of the stepfather of Father Pedro's mason is black. Whoever says the hair of the inset of the foot of the stepfather of Father Pedro's mason isn't black has blacker hair on the instep of the foot than the black hair of the instep of the foot of the stepfather of Father Pedro's mason.
Source: tatoeba (376800)
I like wearing Chuck Taylors because they have virtually no instep, and as a flat-footed person they're great for me.
Source: tatoeba (10913293)
Her little feet were encased in a delicious pair of heelless black alpaca sandals, with satin ribbons criss-crossing over the instep and tied in a bow just above the ankle.
Source: tatoeba (11775930)
She flicked the ball with her instep.
Source: tatoeba (11880100)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Closest matches include arch, arch, clubfoot, digit, dog.
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