How to Use pom-pom in a Sentence

pom-pom

noun
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  • Make your own pom-poms with string, then hot-glue them to an embroidery hoop to form the base.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Skip over to your local craft or dollar store for some beads and pom-poms.
    — Sam Reece, SELF, 12 Oct. 2023
  • To make: Draw the bunny face on a circle of cardstock (trace around a glass) with a pom-pom nose glued on.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2024
  • This gauzy caftan with mini pom-poms at the hem is more than 50 percent off, and comes in white, black, and navy.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Finish by gluing on a pom-pom nose and pipe cleaner whiskers.
    — Good Housekeeping Editors, Good Housekeeping, 23 Feb. 2023
  • For those who love a classic Christmas theme, these pom-pom stockings are marked down to $51, from $80.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Add a bit more flair to the arrangement by scattering pom-poms around them.
    — Country Living Staff, Country Living, 23 June 2023
  • Make this garland in warm autumn shades by crafting pom-poms from yarn.
    — Shelby Deering, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Make geometric patterns out of felt and add pom-poms for a playful look.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 13 July 2023
  • As a cloudy sky threatened a downpour, the marching band played the school’s fight song, cheerleaders shook pom-poms, and a dance line sashayed.
    — Linda K. Wertheimer, The New Republic, 30 May 2023
  • Start by gluing together two yellow pom-poms for the chick.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • To make, simply glue three white pom-poms together and add felt details.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
  • These corduroy throw pillows with pom-poms are available in a number of sizes and colors, plus the style has thousands of five-star reviews.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2023
  • Cheery Pom-Poms Attach pom-poms to orange or painted pumpkins.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Directly in front of them, his toddler daughter was strapped into a stroller bike, wearing an adorable hat with pom-poms on it.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Mannie was an eager participant in the group warmup, waving an orange pom-pom to the beat of a Michael Jackson song.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2023
  • Repeat the process, slightly overlapping the previous row of pom-poms.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
  • Adorned with golden Christmas tree lights, a white pom-pom garland, and white Christmas tree decorations, this tree is just the right amount of cool and cozy.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Once the camera started rolling, Kotb and Bush Hager, 42, were greeted by two rows of kids welcoming them with cheerleading pom-poms.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Elevate your slip-on style with this pair of dressy mules, which feature debonair pom-poms and pointed toes for a sophisticated take on the trendy footwear style but still feels unique.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2023
  • The actors were greeted at Hallmark's campus by more than 300 cheering employees, complete with signs and pom-poms.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 15 June 2023
  • Crowned by a classic pom-pom, each colorful hat features the name of a National Park on its brim and relevant artwork—like the cliffs of Zion and the bison of Yellowstone—on its body.
    — Joni Sweet, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Meanwhile, his driver, completely unaware that the pom-pom was fumbled, kept onward.
    — Ainslie Lee | [email protected], al, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Take an afternoon to drink cocoa and make a bright selection of paper ornaments, or create a garland fashioned out of pom-poms.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Taking one last page out of Swift’s style book, Earle layered an oversize, vintage Dolphins jacket over her chic look and topped it all off with a pom-pom hat, which paired perfectly with her wavy blonde hair.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • In addition to its multicolored, oversized pom-pom, the hat scores style points with a heavy cable knit, a ribbed cuff, and tricolor designs with stripes in shades ranging from orange to purple.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Instead, the student section received corporate swag: mini-foam fingers, pom-poms and free pizza from Pizza Hut.
    — Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Catie, who also coaches the school's Spirit Squad and is often found dancing in the hallways, adds that the entire school lined the corridors with gleaming silver pom-poms, while uplifting music filled the speaker system.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Editor's Tip Fill holes by snipping and gluing individual pom-poms from extra trim.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
  • Make your own pom-poms with string, then hot-glue them to an embroidery hoop to form the base.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023

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