1
: an ornamental ball or tuft used especially on clothing, caps, or costumes
2
: a handheld usually brightly colored fluffy ball flourished by cheerleaders
: an automatic antiaircraft gun of 20 to 40 millimeters mounted especially on ships
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
The Swiss dot detailing is a charming touch, especially paired with the tiny pom-pom trim across the chest.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The cheerleaders' poms come in an almost stick-like format, featuring a center handle and two sides of colored streamers (usually blue and silver, though other non-gameday appearances may feature other colors of pom-poms).
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Duwaji cleverly styled the unique creation over a voluminous black midi skirt and topped off the look with black sneakers and matching orange pom-pom earrings.
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Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The designer also urges homeowners to consider flourishes such as tassels, pom-poms, and ribbons to put this vibrant shade to work in the subtlest ways.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
The Swiss dot detailing is a charming touch, especially paired with the tiny pom-pom trim across the chest.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The cheerleaders' poms come in an almost stick-like format, featuring a center handle and two sides of colored streamers (usually blue and silver, though other non-gameday appearances may feature other colors of pom-poms).
—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Duwaji cleverly styled the unique creation over a voluminous black midi skirt and topped off the look with black sneakers and matching orange pom-pom earrings.
—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Pom-pom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pom-pom. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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