Clout
noun
Influence or power in political or business contexts.
He used his political clout to help his friend.
noun
A heavy blow with the hand or a hard object.
He gave the door a clout in frustration.
noun
In archery, a target in the form of a clout or cloth.
The archers aimed at the clout.
verb
To strike someone or something with a heavy blow.
He clouted his head on the low ceiling.
noun
A patch or cloth used for mending or covering a hole.
She applied a clout to the hole in her jeans.
Usage tips
Informal
noun
Influence or power in political or business contexts.
He used his political clout to help his friend.
noun
A heavy blow with the hand or a hard object.
He gave the door a clout in frustration.
noun
In archery, a target in the form of a clout or cloth.
The archers aimed at the clout.
verb
To strike someone or something with a heavy blow.
He clouted his head on the low ceiling.
noun
A patch or cloth used for mending or covering a hole.
She applied a clout to the hole in her jeans.
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Social Influence
Clout in modern contexts often relates to social reputation, particularly online.
She gained clout for her charity work.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Power
Clout represents figurative strength, not physical force, in social and professional settings.
The CEO had enough clout to change the policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Behind the Scenes
Clout is often used to describe behind-the-scenes influence rather than public, official power.
Despite retiring, he still wields considerable clout.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Influence
Clout in modern contexts often relates to social reputation, particularly online.
She gained clout for her charity work.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Power
Clout represents figurative strength, not physical force, in social and professional settings.
The CEO had enough clout to change the policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Behind the Scenes
Clout is often used to describe behind-the-scenes influence rather than public, official power.
Despite retiring, he still wields considerable clout.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Influence
Clout in modern contexts often relates to social reputation, particularly online.
She gained clout for her charity work.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Power
Clout represents figurative strength, not physical force, in social and professional settings.
The CEO had enough clout to change the policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Behind the Scenes
Clout is often used to describe behind-the-scenes influence rather than public, official power.
Despite retiring, he still wields considerable clout.
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Why does the universe...
The laws have some sort of ontological power or clout that they can form the abyss, that it's pregnant with being. They can call a world into existence out of nothing. But that's a very primitive view of what a physical law is, right? We know that physical laws are actually
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Baby Macaque Bullied PIPE...
for gremlin to start doing her bidding she clearly wants gremlin to come with her perhaps to do some grooming gremlins mum sitting behind her can't intervene kinder carries a lot of political clout in the truth Bremen was deal with this herself
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Constructing the...
real estate ground zero of China's economic clout a forest of skyscrapers proclaiming Shanghai's drive to become Asia's financial capital but there's a
Video examples
Why does the universe...
The laws have some sort of ontological power or clout that they can form the abyss, that it's pregnant with being. They can call a world into existence out of nothing. But that's a very primitive view of what a physical law is, right? We know that physical laws are actually
Video examples
Baby Macaque Bullied PIPE...
for gremlin to start doing her bidding she clearly wants gremlin to come with her perhaps to do some grooming gremlins mum sitting behind her can't intervene kinder carries a lot of political clout in the truth Bremen was deal with this herself
Video examples
Constructing the...
real estate ground zero of China's economic clout a forest of skyscrapers proclaiming Shanghai's drive to become Asia's financial capital but there's a
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Quote examples
Paul Ryan
American Politician
We believe a renewed commitment to limited government will unshackle our economy and create millions of new jobs and opportunities for all people, of every background, to succeed and prosper. Under this approach, the spirit of initiative - not political clout - determines who succeeds.
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John Banville
Irish Novelist
The effect of prizes on one's career - if that is what to call it - is considerable, since they give one more clout with publishers and more notoriety among journalists. The effect on one's writing, however, is nil - otherwise, one would be in deep trouble.
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Lauren Ashley Carter
American Actress
I try to keep myself busy creatively; it's for my own sanity after auditioning in the city for bad television shows and bad scripts and not being a name and having the clout to get my tapes passed on further.
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James Ivory
American Director
It was okay but then I found myself in that position of being merely a screenwriter. And you are merely the screenwriter, and there's no way around it. You don't have the same clout as the director.
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Josh Rosen
American Athlete
I'm going to actively fight for players' rights. Not while I'm in college. I'm always going to keep a consistent track record of what I believe in. But I don't have the clout or the means.
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Ava DuVernay
American Director
There's really no precedent for someone like me gaining clout in the space that I'm in - a black woman directing films in Hollywood.
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John Curran
American Director
As long as there's really good actors that use their clout to support fringe films, whatever genre it is, they'll still get made.
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Jeremy Scott
American Designer
I was born dirt-poor with barely a stitch on my back, and no name or prestige attached to me, and no real clout or connections.
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Fred Eychaner
American Businessman
Consolidation is so overwhelming. Someone who has one or two stations doesn't have much clout.
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Evan Bayh
American Politician
Any time a president is re-elected, he has a little more political clout to get things done.
Quote examples
Paul Ryan
American Politician
We believe a renewed commitment to limited government will unshackle our economy and create millions of new jobs and opportunities for all people, of every background, to succeed and prosper. Under this approach, the spirit of initiative - not political clout - determines who succeeds.
Quote examples
John Banville
Irish Novelist
The effect of prizes on one's career - if that is what to call it - is considerable, since they give one more clout with publishers and more notoriety among journalists. The effect on one's writing, however, is nil - otherwise, one would be in deep trouble.
Quote examples
Lauren Ashley Carter
American Actress
I try to keep myself busy creatively; it's for my own sanity after auditioning in the city for bad television shows and bad scripts and not being a name and having the clout to get my tapes passed on further.
Quote examples
James Ivory
American Director
It was okay but then I found myself in that position of being merely a screenwriter. And you are merely the screenwriter, and there's no way around it. You don't have the same clout as the director.
Quote examples
Josh Rosen
American Athlete
I'm going to actively fight for players' rights. Not while I'm in college. I'm always going to keep a consistent track record of what I believe in. But I don't have the clout or the means.
Quote examples
Ava DuVernay
American Director
There's really no precedent for someone like me gaining clout in the space that I'm in - a black woman directing films in Hollywood.
Quote examples
John Curran
American Director
As long as there's really good actors that use their clout to support fringe films, whatever genre it is, they'll still get made.
Quote examples
Jeremy Scott
American Designer
I was born dirt-poor with barely a stitch on my back, and no name or prestige attached to me, and no real clout or connections.
Quote examples
Fred Eychaner
American Businessman
Consolidation is so overwhelming. Someone who has one or two stations doesn't have much clout.
Quote examples
Evan Bayh
American Politician
Any time a president is re-elected, he has a little more political clout to get things done.
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