variants
also cotillons
as in proms
a social gathering for dancing
young men hoping to meet the women of their dreams at the cotillion
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Noun
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Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026 -
That philosophy extends across the property and informs its relationship with the local community, many of whom experienced the hotel through proms, weddings and milestone events over the decades.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In 1932 Berlin, a trans man named Bertie dances the nights away with his friends at the Eldorado Club, the hub of Berlin’s thriving LGBTQ+ community.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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This year festival-goers can tour the world with dances featuring everything from American hip-hop to Ukrainian folk dance.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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This will cause disruptions to outdoor festivities, including people traveling to the World Cup match at Dallas Stadium.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Other family members watched the festivities from the Major General's Office, which overlooks the parade grounds.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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While some of the city’s other historic sites don’t currently bring in any revenue, Independence City Manager Troy Anderson said in April, custodial societies at both the Vaile and Bingham-Waggoner properties run frequent tours and throw summer festivals.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Some industry watchers observed that consumers were more interested in smaller, more intimate and more focused beer festivals.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Cotillions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotillions. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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