How to Use pout in a Sentence
- The boy didn't want to leave—he stomped his feet and pouted.
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That doesn't seem fair, but not a reason for the Suns to pout, either.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2021
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The clip ends with Schwarzenegger telling Lulu not to pout.
—Rosy Cordero, EW.com, 16 May 2021
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In one of the pics, the young sisters pout in a collage of headshots taken at the beach.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2021
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When things don't go your way, don’t pout or threaten to quit.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 May 2022
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The preteen pouted her lips for the camera as her party group did the same behind her.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 24 June 2023
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Done with the Patriots after two decades and six titles, Brady didn’t pout.
—New York Times, 1 May 2021
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In the first photo, a blonde Kardashian pouted to the camera as a smiling Tatum sat on her lap.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
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Follow-up videos then showed the mom-of-four posing with her hair tousled to one side and pouting her lips with a hand held up to her face.
—Jill Lupupa, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
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Brolin, who was steering the vehicle, pouted to the camera.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2023
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In the cute photo, Kardashian is seen pouting for the camera, while Dream flashes a big smile.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
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Instead of pouting, encourage your kid to put an arm around a teammate who might have made a mistake in the game.
—Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
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Mendes is also pouting in the second photo and shows off a stunning leopard print silk dress.
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2023
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Mendes is also pouting in the second photo and shows off a stunning leopard-print silk dress.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023
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While a red lip may be a moment, the brown lip is forever, and with fall in full effect, there’s no better season to pout the classic swatch.
—Essence Beauty Editors, Essence, 11 Oct. 2022
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In the photo, Kim — who turned 43 on Saturday — pouted while the sisters had their arms around each other and mom, Kris Jenner.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
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Barker then planted a kiss on the figure in the second snap, before pouting his lips and covering his face in the third and fourth pictures.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
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In the first snap, Kardashian could be seen pouting at the camera, while Jenner, 67, beamed behind her daughter.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
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Up the street and around the corner, painfully cool surf shop Stoke ACK just opened up a coffee bar that will undoubtedly be the best place to pout over a macchiato this summer.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2022
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Warm-season plants will just pout if temperatures stay below 70 degrees.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2021
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Informed sources report that legions of junior citizens are making monumental efforts not to cry and not to pout.
—The Editors, Town & Country, 9 Dec. 2022
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The player took the news poorly and pouted, forcing teammates and coaches to step in and address his attitude; Reyna eventually apologized but the water didn’t stay under the bridge.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2023
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Hank — real name William Henry Devereaux Jr. — is barely going through the motions, pouting quietly in his writing workshop while his students crave guidance and wisdom.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Mar. 2023
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Unhappy about his limited role, Gio Reyna pouted during training.
—Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
- The boy didn't want to leave—he stomped his feet and pouted.
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That doesn't seem fair, but not a reason for the Suns to pout, either.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2021
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The clip ends with Schwarzenegger telling Lulu not to pout.
—Rosy Cordero, EW.com, 16 May 2021
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In one of the pics, the young sisters pout in a collage of headshots taken at the beach.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2021
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When things don't go your way, don’t pout or threaten to quit.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 May 2022
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The preteen pouted her lips for the camera as her party group did the same behind her.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 24 June 2023
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Lip masks are a fun, quick way to give your pout a perfect plump.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2021
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The lip gloss stays put on the pout, even after wearing it all day.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2023
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Then, singer Mabel took to the 'gram to show off a baby pink pout with the cutest blonde bob.
—Michella Oré, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2021
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To finish the look: a perfect feline flick, a touch of rosy pink on the cheeks and the ultimate juicy pout.
—Tish Weinstock, Glamour, 19 July 2023
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Chance stood in the middle, all smiles while the twins stood on both sides of her and showed off their signature pout.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
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Don’t be afraid to be bold and playful by painting your pout hues of red, brown, and purple.
—Akili King, Essence, 13 Oct. 2023
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Lopez paired the daring hairstyle with bold browns, smoky brown eye shadow, flushed cheeks, and a rosy pink pout.
—Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Nov. 2020
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Simply lather it on before bed and wake up to a soft and supple pout.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
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The shimmery product picks up light, making your pout look fuller.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2021
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The viral TikTok lip mask that offers a kissable pout overnight comes in a tube form too.
—Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 10 Nov. 2022
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The second photo shows the star with brown locks and a noticeably smaller pout.
—Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
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The impression was all wrong, prompting the crinkle of a nose bridge, the pout of a lip, or worst of all, the extension of a clammy hand.
—Joseph Lezza, Longreads, 30 Mar. 2023
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In the photo, the pop star is seen wrapped tight in the cozy blanket, while staring out into the distance with a regal pout.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 21 Aug. 2023
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The result is a noticeably softer, smoother, and plumper pout.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
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No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022
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Her shoulder-length blond hair is stick straight, her lips in their signature glossy pout.
—WSJ, 26 Nov. 2021
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What could possibly be better than lip balm that leaves your pout silky smooth?
—Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 31 Jan. 2023
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However, our pouts were definitively fuller after use, and the small size makes this a breeze to toss in your purse for on-the-go touch ups.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
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After the cats respond by fleeing, Sheeran gives a slight pout.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
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Think matte taupes around the eyes; a rose-bronze to enhance the cheekbones, and a nude lacquer for the ultimate juicy pout.
—Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 17 July 2023
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Buff it into your cheeks for a faux sun effect, or tap it onto the lips for a lively-looking pout.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
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Posing with her hand over a plump pout, the singer’s manicure was either your idea of heaven or your idea of hell.
—Hannah Coates, Allure, 5 Sep. 2023
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Kelly got José Altuve to ground out to third base to end the inning and exited without a pout.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2021
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His skull is slightly deformed from being placed in the too small coffin, and his mouth is frozen in an eternal pout.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2022
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The boy, who doesn’t so much as flinch when the weapons not far from their town in northeast Ukraine shoot off more rounds, pouts and pedals away on his bicycle.
—Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2023
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To finish off, models received a coat of sheer lip balm for a hydrated pout.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
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Pillow Talk walks the tight line between being light enough to be considered a nude with the right amount of pink to add inviting warmth to my pout.
—Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2020
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Bieber used her finger to apply and blend out the cream blush colors on her lips, leaving her with a pink pout matching her cheeks.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
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Just apply before bed and wake up with a moisturized pout.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2023
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The lip look can not only add a fun pop of color to your outfit, but also create the appearance of a fuller pout.
—Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 23 May 2021
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