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hoedowns

noun

plural of hoedown

as in festivals

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Noun

This film has received enthusiastic reviews following debut screenings at the fall festivals.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
In 2023, the actress was named an ambassador to the Italian luxury fashion house and has since worn gowns by the label at various red carpet events and film festivals.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of festivals

Noun

Simmons spoke publicly for the first time since signing with the Sacramento Kings as part of media day festivities Monday at the team’s Golden 1 Center practice facility, where the Kings will open training camp Tuesday.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Zeferjahn was one of a handful of Cubs participating in the festivities for the first time as a major-leaguer.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of festivities

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For the less adventurous, a quick cruise to neighboring islands, some of which get washed away by high tide, is a must-do for intimate picnics, shelling, or special soirees.

— Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Events range from film festivals and art exhibitions to corporate retreats, venture capital soirees, and cultural performances.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of soirees

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The dance that Joey and I got to do last year in the [season 34] finale was one of my top favorite dances ever, ever, ever.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Now the church itself hosted dances and houseboat parties and sponsored a youth softball team of which Nell Fisher was the manager.

— Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of dances

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Japanese straightening permanently restructures the hair, while Brazilian blowouts and keratin treatments are semipermanent coatings that wash out in roughly four months and still allow some wave or curl to hold.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
That’s why the Hurricanes haven’t held back, even in their blowouts.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of blowouts

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Tetairoa McMillan’s reception count was similarly precipitous, from five receptions in each of the first two games to just two against Cleveland, when he was targeted only five times.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Vander Zee, who led the Hawkeyes in receptions against Michigan in Week 4, caught a 16-yard pass from quarterback Hank Brown to hand the Hawkeyes a stunning 20-19 win on the road against the Wolverines.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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