Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoedowns
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The Town of Addison has officially canceled Taste Addison, ending a three‑decade run for one of North Texas' most recognizable food and music festivals.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026 -
The film has traveled really well in festivals this year and won great awards.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2026
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On September 27, the Goop founder got all dressed up for her birthday festivities in Portofino, Italy.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Playing into the formal black-tie feel of the night, Meghan Markle rolled up to the festivities wearing a demure—but very chic—black ensemble.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Queen Mary of Denmark’s velvet look was a stark shift from her New Year’s Day celebrations ensemble, also featuring pieces by Høvring.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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City commissioners showed interest in implementing drone shows for its Fourth of July Spectacular and New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown celebrations, possibly in lieu of traditional fireworks in the future.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Si Newhouse and Tina Brown cozy up at one of the former’s similarly storied soirees.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Dec. 2025
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For everyone except the Grinch, the next four weeks are likely to bring a flurry of invites to cookie swaps, potlucks, and cocktail soirees.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Dec. 2025
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The series celebrates a household that dances, laughs, and experiments together.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, French officials’ tolerance of petit marronage allowed for the forging of maroon and slave connections across the island, as people gathered for religious ceremonies or dances, building networks that were useful at the time and would become vital in the future.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Drivers will need to purchase new tires every few years to avoid flats, blowouts and achieve peak performance.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since then, fans from around the country have followed the Cowboy fans’ lead to entertain themselves in the waning stages of blowouts.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Jalen Coker had career highs with nine receptions for 134 yards with a touchdown and Chuba Hubbard ran for 46 yards and two touchdowns.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Two of the three longest receptions the Eagles allowed were to running backs (Bucky Irving had a 71-yarder in Week 4, Kimani Vidal in Week 14).—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The calendar fills with village fetes around this time of year, and none are brighter than February’s Combat Naval Fleuri (Floral Naval Battle) when the region’s traditional wooden fishing boats are decorated in golden mimosas and other winter blooms.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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Violence has marred previous annual fetes.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Hoedowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoedowns. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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