coattail

noun

coat·tail ˈkōt-ˌtāl

: the rear flap of a man's coat

coattails plural : the skirts of a dress coat, cutaway, or frock coat

coattails plural : the influence or pulling power of a popular movement or person (such as a political candidate)

congressmen riding into office on the president's coattails

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That announcement came on the coattails of San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa being fined over $11,000 for wearing a MAGA hat. —

Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024 This also means that Woody Harrelson doesn’t get his coattail nomination, and the fifth Supporting Actor spot goes to none other than … Call Me by Your Name’s Armie Hammer! —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024 His coattails turned a 49-51 senate to a 53-47 senate. —

Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 The increase in Republican voters and enthusiasm for Trump extended his coattails down ballot to those state races, Jewett said. —

Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coattail