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
  • The brand is promoting it through experiential activations at major festivals, allowing consumers to discover its unique profile firsthand.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The documentary utilizes a montage of vintage footage with animation and felt puppets of band members, and, having played the festivals, is due for national release sometime in 2026.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • Bobis reviewed the sparkling apple ginger sour cherry mocktail and called it a fit for fall festivities and Sober October.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • The match ended in a tie, yet that did not preclude the hundreds of Ecuadorians assembled to wave their flags, dance and continue the festivities.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • In August 2025, Senator Chuck Schumer appointed Jack to the America 250 Commission, which coordinates celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 July 2026
  • Kafka Fragments Finnish soprano Anu Komsi and her husband Sakari Oramo perform this hauntingly beautiful recital as part of celebrations to mark György Kurtág’s 100th birthday.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 23 July 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
  • Instead, the prolific, up-and-coming filmmaker luxuriates in dances under the moonlight, fiery rituals and glimpses of memory, conceived with an ethereal quality in collaboration with cinematographer Eily Sprungman.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • The parades — accompanied by dances, music and song — draw large crowds and tourists every year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • 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
  • The bill would also require rules governing use of tire-deflation devices to immobilize street takeover cars without causing tire blowouts.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 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 10 seasons with Kansas City and Miami, Hill has 819 receptions for 11,363 yards and 83 touchdowns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • After being acquired last offseason in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pickens led the team in receptions (93), receiving yards (1,429) and receiving touchdowns (9).
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of receptions
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