hoedowns

noun

plural of hoedown
as in festivals

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoedowns
  1. festivals
  2. festivities
  3. celebrations
  4. soirees
  5. dances
  6. blowouts
  7. masquerades
  8. receptions
Noun
  • Presidents use it to vaunt France’s accomplishments and national pride, mayors host village festivals and families gather for holiday meals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Undeniable is the sense of momentum and yearning for stability of an exciting new generation of Costa Rican directors, often women, scoring selection at A-list festivals.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • Relatively uneventful festivities, as far as Atlanta’s concerned … but there is one local angle worth revisiting.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Trout savored every moment with friends and family, including his two sons, in the festivities.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • Families weave card-writing into their Thanksgiving celebrations and text Pinta the photos.
    — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • The administration frames these actions as appropriate celebrations for a milestone anniversary.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • This pastel neon peach pedi works for beach strolls and summertime soirees alike.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Some standout editor favorites include this gorgeous basque-waist dress that’s perfect for summer soirees and celebrations, and these bright red slides that add the perfect pop of color to any outfit.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
Definition of soirees
Noun
  • Once known best for her #MomTok dances, the 33-year-old Brigham Young University fine arts graduate and mother of three in 2025 successfully collapsed the boundary between creator culture and traditional entertainment.
    — Emma Barker Bonomo, Time, 14 July 2026
  • The transitions from dialogue to songs to dances to corny one-liners is so fluid that the show is like one long dance.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • The attendances, the late drama, not too many blowouts … plenty.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Big, bouncy blowouts and soft, glamorous curls are usually reserved for sitting in a professional hairstylist’s chair.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.
    — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of masquerades
Noun
  • Cordero caught 35 receptions for 539 yards and a touchdown while carrying offers from San Diego State, UNLV and Columbia.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 15 July 2026
  • Not just enthusiastic crowds, but also, in some cases, the receptions contributed generally to a positive impression by the United States.
    — Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of receptions
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