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hoedowns

noun

plural of hoedown

as in festivals

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Noun

Details about the two festivals will be forthcoming soon, the estate said.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Pop star and makeup artist have been turning out consistently surprising and breathtakingly beautiful makeup looks as Larsson travels the world performing at various festivals.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of festivals

Noun

Wedding festivities took place over four days and began in a city hundreds of miles away, to which my wife and I traveled.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
The plants grew in popularity in the first half of the 20th century because of their use as corsages at college homecoming parades and festivities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of festivities

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The strike hit the room where the women were due to be served dinner, but at the time, celebrations were only just getting started, Mallahi said.

— Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The eveningwear collection is designed for red carpets, galas, black-tie celebrations and other memorable occasions.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrations

Noun

Events range from film festivals and art exhibitions to corporate retreats, venture capital soirees, and cultural performances.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The Gelmans fraternized with Mexico’s bohemian avant-garde and hosted soirees at opulent residences in Mexico and New York.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of soirees

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The dancing kicked off with Zuckerman and Montgomery’s first dance before family dances brought another emotional layer to the night.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Their movements are sometimes like gymnastics, sometimes like folk dances, sometimes like kung fu, sometimes like disco.

— Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of dances

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The Article Labor Day sale ranks high among my favorite furniture blowouts to shop, especially during a time when there’s no shortage of genuinely good deals.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
There is also a sliding points scale tied to IRL points allowed, which starts at 10 points for shutouts and drops to -10 for blowouts.

— Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of blowouts

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Plus, Smith was the Chiefs’ favorite pass-receiving target out of the backfield with 25 receptions for 172 yards and a touchdown.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Despite being a sizable market, the Rendez-Vous is a fairly intimate affair, as acquisition and sales execs mingle on the main floor, but also at receptions, screenings and drinks.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

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