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hoedowns

noun

plural of hoedown

as in festivals

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In places such as Taiwan, Daoist priests can be seen today conducting rituals at community temples and annual festivals.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
For Isaienko, that is precisely why festivals like Stoned Climbers matter.

— Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of festivals

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The festivities actually get started with a pre-party show on July 17 headlined by Stockton indie-rock legends Pavement and also featuring bootgazers Wednesday and indie-rock act Vivian Girls.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
After last weekend’s festivities at Madison Square Garden, Swift has yet to share photos of her custom Dior haute couture wedding gown publicly — or any of her other wedding weekend attire.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of festivities

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However, evidence of an ancient alien civilization and a frantic distress call from deep space instantly cut those celebrations short.

— Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 July 2026
The meeting marks the first time King Charles has seen the whole family in four years, when Harry, Meghan and their children were in the UK for the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

— Max Foster, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Definition of celebrations

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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

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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
But perhaps, most bittersweet were the final dances from some of the greatest soccer players seen in a generation.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of dances

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In 2022, the star tight end was fourth in the NFL with receiving yards on air throws between 11 and 20 yards, racking up 577 yards on 24 receptions.

— Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Against the Las Vegas Raiders, Rice turned a team-leading 10 targets into seven receptions for 42 yards and two touchdowns.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

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