hoedowns

noun

plural of hoedown
as in festivals

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  1. festivals
  2. festivities
  3. celebrations
  4. soirees
  5. dances
  6. blowouts
  7. masquerades
  8. receptions
Noun
  • Java Films, which took worldwide distribution rights in January, has also revealed a mid-October release for the film, which has played a string of festivals including Austin, Palm Springs and Cleveland.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In her downtime, the singer has also attended award shows, film and music festivals, and fashion shows, all while showing off an array of designer shoes.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • The festivities started in 1841, and today’s visitors enjoy some of the same activities, like animal exhibitions and farm product demonstrations.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The eclipse also coincides with the village’s annual patron saint festivities, when around 500 former residents return home.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • The initiative highlights beer's enduring role in community, from local bars to global celebrations, emphasizing connection over mere consumption.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But the celebrations instantly drew criticism over anthropomorphism.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • The Gelmans fraternized with Mexico’s bohemian avant-garde and hosted soirees at opulent residences in Mexico and New York.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • This pastel neon peach pedi works for beach strolls and summertime soirees alike.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of soirees
Noun
  • Speirs began moving and grooving between innings, choreographing dances for each player’s walk-up song.
    — Abigail Dollins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But instead, Lee traded in school dances, graduations and family birthdays for connections all around the world.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • This splurge-worthy styling tool rarely goes on sale, so be sure to add it to your cart for salon-quality blowouts at home.
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 24 July 2026
  • Organizers haven't revealed if the temporary Olympic capacity — initially projected to be 25,000 — for the aquatic center had been scaled down to avoid cost blowouts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 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
  • In his lone season starting at Oregon, Sadiq finished with 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns while being selected as a second-team All-American.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The tight end room will also have to replace Jackson Canaan, who graduated after starting the past two seasons, finishing his SJSU career with 71 receptions for 718 yards.
    — Haddy Barghouti, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of receptions
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