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Recent Examples of hoedown
Its repertoire mixes everything from Cajun waltzes and traditional Congolese ballads to Merle Haggard classics and spirited hoedowns.
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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
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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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
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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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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From galas to film festivals and award shows, the couple has solidified their spot time and time again as one of the most gorgeous couples in Hollywood.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Def Leppard has primarily played stadiums, arenas and festivals, which makes the confines of the 4,100-capacity Colosseum feel especially intimate.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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From galas to film festivals and award shows, the couple has solidified their spot time and time again as one of the most gorgeous couples in Hollywood.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Heat’s celebration of its first NBA title began at Monday night’s gala, with players from the 2006 team attending the event.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Epstein files also revealed that Taymor was in contact with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 regarding a reception in Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal’s honor, hosted by Bob Balaban and Robert Altman.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Diggs has had modest production this postseason, tallying just 73 yards on 11 receptions with one touchdown across three games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Among the celebrities who loved the post were award-winning singers Yolanda Adams and Melba Moore, actress Sharon Lawrence, celebrated dance choreographer Jamal Callender, and Access Hollywood co-host Scott Evans.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Svedka is bringing back its Fembot character that appeared in its ads in the early 2000s, this time backed by AI trained on TikTok dances.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Michigan State starting on Valentine’s Day, the Bruins wrapped up their three-game homestand on a positive note after splitting the first two, a one-point, double-overtime loss to Indiana followed by a 22-point blowout of Rutgers in which five players scored in double digits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Only Nick Brinkerhoff is picking the Seahawks to win in blowout fashion, by a score of 34-17.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Childhood birthday party meets swanky adult soirée.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sitting at a table inside his longtime bungalow at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Davis worked out the final logistics for the 51st iteration of his famed Pre-Grammy Gala and reflected for a moment about what makes his annual soiree the most coveted ticket in town during Grammys Week.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The housekeeper remarks she’s tried to sneak into a ball four times, with audiences seeing one of these take place at the masquerade ball.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Throughout season 4 part 1, Benedict has tried time and time again to find the mysterious Lady in Silver from the night of the masquerade.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Hoedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoedown. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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