How to Use cool in a Sentence
- The surface is cool to the touch.
- The plant grows best in cool climates.
- The weather is cool today.
- I'm feeling a little cool.
- We changed into some cooler clothes.
- She remained calm, cool, and collected.
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Help your plants keep their cool.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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The air was now cool and moist.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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Look at that - isn't that cool!
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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That’s what’s so cool about him.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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There’s a lot of cool stuff out.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
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There’s a cool deal for adults, too.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
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Store in a cool, dry, and dark spot.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
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That’d be a cool look for the team, right?
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
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This isn’t a place for those too cool for school.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Store them in a cool, dark place away from light.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Keep carved jack-o-lanterns in a cool, shady spot.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
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And, like most things, cool gets even chicer with age.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 June 2026
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And Ozzy's just like f---ing cool.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
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There is so much cool stuff to be done and to be made.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 May 2026
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This is a cool moment for them too.
—Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
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Just stay away from any shades that are too cool or gray in tone.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
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These gem star decals are just so cool.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Keep your bedroom cool and dark.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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This will help keep your pumpkin cool.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
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Dorothy O’Brien was cool like that.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
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Or maybe something cool like peach ice cream.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
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Move your pet to a cool, shaded area.
—Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
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Now, writing about these teams is so cool.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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The girls thought that was pretty cool.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
- The fan cools the engine.
- I took a break from the discussion to allow my anger to cool.
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing.
- His interest in her has cooled somewhat.
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Let the oven cool, then clean them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
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And some can’t even cool off at home.
—Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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The best the fire crews can do is try to cool them down.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Place bread on a rack to keep cooling.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Maybe give it a couple of days to cool off.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Transfer pans to wire racks to cool.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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This cools the air right near the surface.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Ice baths must be filled when cooling food.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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The weather has cooled down some, but not too much.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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The ocean plays a big part in cooling down our coasts.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
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On nights such as this, the ground cools rapidly.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the hot streak cooled.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
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Once cooled, the pie needs to be chilled in order to set.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
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Let stand for 5 minutes to cool.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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Think of it like blowing on a hot cup of tea to cool it down.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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Their heads, cooled with ice packs, stick out of the machine.
—Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
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Let stand in the pan to cool for 10 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
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Allow the cake layers to cool on a wire rack.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Slow down for the final six minutes to cool down.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Once cooled, dab Vaseline around the edges and over the spill.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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The pace of earnings season cools next week.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
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Traders looking for an entry need to wait for this to cool off.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
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Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
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Yet wage growth has been cooling compared with a year ago.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
- I envy you your cool.
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Those were some of the top tier cool brands!
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
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But a brief cool-down is on the way.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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As the evening cools, the skies will be clear.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
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As the evening cools, the skies will be clear.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
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Jokic didn’t lose his cool this time.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
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To counter evening cool-offs, heat lamps and blankets can help.
—Nina Molina, WSJ, 7 July 2022
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Check out Nate losing his cool!
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
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The hushed cool of a library in the summer.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
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Things had to shut down for a minute to where people could have a cool off break.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Apr. 2022
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Now Rodríguez will have to keep his cool on the world stage.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
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The best way to keep your cool is to remember to not act a fool.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
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Don't expect a cool-down behind the front.
—Shane Hinton, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
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Kept his cool and cracked some jokes to put the whole family at ease.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Here's how to deal with it without losing your cool (or your job).
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2022
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The chance of rain starts to climb on Wednesday, ahead of the next cool-down.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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The chance of rain starts to climb on Wednesday, ahead of the next cool-down.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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That breeze picks back up Tuesday with a slight cool down for temps there on out.
—Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
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To launder, machine wash on cool and then lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low.
—Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
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To keep your cool and maintain your routine and boundaries, try out these tips.
—David Sparrow, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
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Plus, a grid of air channels helps wick away moisture and keep the pillow cool all night.
—Mike Richard, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022
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Take time for a proper cool down and build in ample time for recovery.
—Tatiana Lampa, Good Housekeeping, 13 July 2022
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So what are the best stretches to slot into your cool-down after a workout?
—SELF, 18 July 2022
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Midweek there will be a brief cool down followed by another warm-up.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 16 May 2026
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Rob Edwards is not given to losing his cool.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Credit the shirt’s flashdry fabric for wicking my sweat and keeping my cool.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 25 Dec. 2025
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The pair shared many fraught scenes that found Bailey losing her usual cool.
—Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
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This pretty loaf cake is easy to assemble, and cooks (and cools) largely on its own.
—Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 19 Apr. 2023
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Yes, even celebrities lose their cool in the presence of other celebrities.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2022
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Gap’s decline Gap, once the symbol of cool, has been struggling for years.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 26 July 2023
- Here comes Mom. Act cool and she won't suspect a thing.
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But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some cool-looking campers out there.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2021
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Let cool slightly and serve warm with extra maple syrup on the side.
—Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 29 Mar. 2018
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Woods looks gorgeous in these goddess braids in a cool-toned, bronde hue.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 22 May 2026
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Let the caramel cool slightly, then taste and season to taste with flaky salt.
—Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
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The design, while cool-looking, doesn’t leave room for more knives.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023
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When the corn is cool, cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob.
—San Antonio Express-News, 9 May 2018
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Let cool a few minutes, then take egg cups out of muffin pan to cool on a rack.
—Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2018
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Here, a pro pet stylist shares his best tips for keeping your dog cool all summer long.
—Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 29 May 2020
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Let cool slightly, then transfer oil and spice mixture to a bowl.
—Jonah Miller, WSJ, 6 July 2018
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Remove the can with tongs, place on a wire rack and let cool before opening.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2021
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Let cool slightly, then place into blender and blend until smooth.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2017
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But a cool-shooting Texas team was unable to tie the game or take a lead.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
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Let cool slightly then chill, covered with plastic wrap, at least 3 hours.
—Taylor Murray, Country Living, 30 Oct. 2019
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Let cool slightly, then chop the eggplant into 1-inch pieces.
—Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2019
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Let cool a few minutes on sheets, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
—Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2019
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Hyundai has revealed a camper version of the cool-looking Staria van.
—Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 19 Apr. 2022
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Let cool completely, then pulse bread in a food processor to make coarse crumbs.
—Mari Uyehara, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2017
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Let cool slightly before putting in a serving bowl to shape (see photo).
—Josie Sexton, The Know, 28 Aug. 2019
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Let cool slightly, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
—Louisa Shafia, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2018
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Note again that cool-looking helicopter cutout on the pedal arms.
—Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica, 14 Apr. 2022
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On-shore winds from the lake have been keeping things cool around Milwaukee the past few days.
—Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2018
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Let cool then pour mixture into a glass container with lid and store in the freezer.
—Jessica Ritz, latimes.com, 3 Nov. 2017
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The Mom alum oozed cool in an all-black ensemble with sneaky sultry details.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
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Drain well and let cool before peeling and cutting the eggs in half lengthwise, reserving the yolks.
—Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2018
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The model oozed cool in a skintight catsuit made of black crochet material.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
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Let cool slightly before lifting out the slab and transferring to a wire rack (discard the foil once cooled).
—Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, 3 June 2019
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That’s not the only cool-looking anime to hit Netflix in March.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021
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The founder of the agency bought it, lofted it for some cool-looking meeting spaces, and moved in his people.
—David Rock, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2021
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Thursday is the premiere date of a cool-sounding Cold War thriller from Britain.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2022
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