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Recent Examples of hoedown
The 1927 Martin 00-42 played at the Opry by Paul Warmack, a mechanic by trade who led the Gully Jumpers, a hoedown band whose members all came from rural communities around Nashville.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Its repertoire mixes everything from Cajun waltzes and traditional Congolese ballads to Merle Haggard classics and spirited hoedowns.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
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AD got tickets to the hoedown, where the singer pays tribute to the Black voices that shaped the country genre in dazzling pyrotechnic style
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—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
The capital mainstay is home to a spacious dance floor — perfect for a hoedown or two — and a lush outdoor patio to enjoy a cool gin and tonic on the grass.
—Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Its repertoire mixes everything from Cajun waltzes and traditional Congolese ballads to Merle Haggard classics and spirited hoedowns.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
Read More Cowboy Carter Tour: My Experience in Beyoncé’s Kaleidoscopic Rodeo of Black Americana
AD got tickets to the hoedown, where the singer pays tribute to the Black voices that shaped the country genre in dazzling pyrotechnic style
By Evan Nicole Brown
AD Pro
Instagram Hacked?
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
The capital mainstay is home to a spacious dance floor — perfect for a hoedown or two — and a lush outdoor patio to enjoy a cool gin and tonic on the grass.
—Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoedown
Noun
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Members of the 34th Infantry Division were in attendance at Halverson’s celebration Monday and took the chance to shake his hand and wish him a happy birthday.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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Unofficially, however, the real celebration will take five place days earlier, on Saturday, March 21, when the society plans to welcome 500 people to its annual gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The festival received the La Jolla Traffic & Transportation Board’s support earlier this month.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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This full-day event, open to all festival badgeholders, will explore the enduring global obsession with stories of mystery, justice and deception, from prestige documentaries and investigative journalism to hit television series and chart-topping podcasts.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The September gala celebrations opening the season will have a jazz theme this year.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
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Taylor first encountered Charlotte audiences in 2024 at the symphony’s annual gala, where Sphinx Virtuosi, the nonprofit chamber from Detroit that’s dedicated to social justice, had performed one of his works.—
Adam Bell
February 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The elevator services the lobby on the 5th floor and terminates at the reception desk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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But that reception will mask signs of discontent among some GOP lawmakers, who have become more willing to cross the president in recent months.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Brownell also gives a special shout out to Baduza, who improvised the moment during the celebration where Michaela teaches everyone how to perform the stag dance.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Flyaway, an aerial dance company, performed hanging from the back of the overpass at the camp, guerilla-style theatre that thankfully eluded detection by the highway patrol.—
Brian Barth,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Games against real teams will reveal far more about the Magic’s mindset than any blowout over a bottom-feeder.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 128-97 blowout victory over the Atlanta Hawks (27-31) on Friday night at State Farm Arena to kick off its post-All-Star break schedule and another back-to-back set.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, De Beers London fêted its largest-yet flagship on Rue de la Paix with a soiree at nearby Hôtel d’Evreux that culminated with a showcase by Lily Allen.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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At the time, a video circulated that appeared to show Apple crashing another debutante’s photoshoot during the glamorous soirée in Paris.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Krewes are also known for hosting formal and exclusive masquerade balls.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Shondaland series continues to follow bohemian second son Benedict Bridgerton, whose search for love was set in motion during Part 1 after he became entranced by a mysterious Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Hoedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoedown. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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