hoedowns

noun

plural of hoedown
as in festivals

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  1. festivals
  2. festivities
  3. celebrations
  4. soirees
  5. dances
  6. blowouts
  7. masquerades
  8. receptions
Noun
  • In 1973, Dale and Alonzo launched Brockman Gallery Productions, a nonprofit that produced outdoor exhibitions, film festivals and community classes.
    — Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The company subsequently expanded into producing projects by other filmmakers, building relationships through international festivals, distribution and co-production partnerships.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • There was, however, some confusion about when the festivities were supposed to begin.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • When autumn arrives, few things beat the thrill of exploring Halloween towns in the US that go all-in on the festivities.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • The collection is part of Indian Motorcycle’s milestone year celebrations.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The tasting room hosted an array of events, including live music as well as birthday and anniversary celebrations.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • For the less adventurous, a quick cruise to neighboring islands, some of which get washed away by high tide, is a must-do for intimate picnics, shelling, or special soirees.
    — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Events range from film festivals and art exhibitions to corporate retreats, venture capital soirees, and cultural performances.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of soirees
Noun
  • The middle two dances represented the flipside of Danchig-Waring’s identity, as a collaborator alongside choreographers in the present moment.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Ward’s interest in making his own dances came as a practical necessity.
    — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • Sleek & Short Gilbert Flores/Getty Images Roszak says fall is all about sleek blowouts with a super-smooth feel.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Then there’s a big dropoff in snaps to the young guys who have entered in blowouts, led by Mykah Newton (19) and Keyshawn Stancil (18).
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • That kind of cynicism is cheap and facile and masquerades as intelligence and erudition.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some involve wild proportions—one client masquerades as a Moko Jumbie (stilt-walking dancer).
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of masquerades
Noun
  • Perhaps most to the immediate point, those totals marked half his previous 2026 season total of receptions (14) and more than half his previous yards (133).
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Evans went to the locker room after a 16-yard reception, leaving with three receptions for 94 yards.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of receptions
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