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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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
The Kipona Festival is held annually and includes Native foods, crafts, dances, music, vendors, and a family fun zone, according to the city’s website.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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There were many Red Wolves fans enjoying the game day festivities, but most tailgaters were wearing Razorbacks gear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There haven’t really been any slam-dunk breakouts from the Lido like festivals past – there’s been a bit too much ‘mid’, as the kids might say.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film was selected and awarded in further different festivals such as Toulouse, Torino and Miami.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cotillions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotillions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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