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Recent Examples of hoedown
There’s one particular moment, when Kristen Wiig does this little hoedown in the middle of the sketch while a banjo plays.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
There was an early-evening hoedown hosted by the Times Squares, a gay and lesbian square-dancing troupe.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
In reality, Beyoncé crafted the album with so much verve that there really isn’t a way for Cowboy Carter to not be the ultimate hoedown.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
There was an early-evening hoedown hosted by the Times Squares, a gay and lesbian square-dancing troupe.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
In reality, Beyoncé crafted the album with so much verve that there really isn’t a way for Cowboy Carter to not be the ultimate hoedown.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoedown
Noun
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And Combs’ neighbors, who did not reveal their names, told the Miami Herald that the Bad Boy Records founder hosted frequent out of control soirees, with guests coming and going at all hours.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Gone is a long-running end-of-the-week soiree backed by Fox that once drew all the top media agency executives (Fox’s current after-showcase celebration is less ambitious and no longer is open to the press that has attended its upfronts for years.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Lai visited army engineers and anti-submarine helicopter crews at bases in the southern city of Kaohsiung to thank them for their efforts before the traditional Dragon Boat festival at the end of the month.—
Ben Blanchard,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Fans shared several videos of Pascal’s antics at the famed festival, where the actor could be seen laughing and playfighting with Phoenix, 50, smiling with Stone, 36, and — as per usual — being the life of the party.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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This event introduces square dancing to anyone wanting to try it out.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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This new child eats, breathes and sleeps, all on you and your public-school education prepares you by teaching you how to square dance.—
Daniella Gray,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While supporting her father at the gala on Friday, Mellencamp discussed how she’s been supported by her family through her ongoing cancer journey.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Here are more photos from people who were at the gala.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The Los Angeles Dodgers were the first team to reach 27 wins after a blowout win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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He was credited with four tackles and one interception, returning it for 25 yards during the team’s blowout 56-9 victory over Florida A&M. The 6-foot-4 linebacker also saw time in the Pop-Tarts Bowl against Iowa State last season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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That includes last year when Wilson finished with 101 receptions for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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If the reception for Eleanor the Great is any indication, that second nom could be in the mail.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
Noun
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During the performance, Jordan gave Jen a lap dance, which became a point of contention between some of the women.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The subwoofer adds a bit of low-end extension and should be great for folks who want to use this system to fuel a dance party.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Many of the actors he is known for collaborating with have been guests at the yearly fete — from Michael B. Jordan to Chadwick Boseman to Letitia Wright.—
Sandra E. Garcia,
New York Times,
6 May 2025
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This year, Hublot is celebrating 20 years of its Big Bang flagship watch with limited editions for the fete.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Hoedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoedown. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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