clout
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But Joshua refused to confirm whether a fight between the pair would happen next, instead calling Fury a "clout chaser".
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Most of them have failed—unable to gin up enough capital or industry clout to take on the auto giants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Still, the election of an American pope was a surprise, since many prelates—including Prevost himself—believed that the college of cardinals wouldn’t hand the papacy to the U.S., on top of all the superpower’s other clout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
The winner receives a company contract that doesn’t pay in cash — it pays in clout, Hartline joked.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Using their clout with the downtown police department, they posted three hundred mounted police in the Stock Yard to break up union gatherings.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
Vocabulary lists containing clout
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Hoot
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Less Common Five-letter Words for Wordle
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
