Thesaurus results for SQUARE DANCE

square dance

noun

Definition of square dance

as in celebration

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Recent Examples of square dance And the evening winds down with a festival-wide square dance led by KC Heil’s All-Star Dance Band. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2026 For less than $100, Sacramento travelers can experience the night-life of Las Vegas, square dance in Texas and get coffee in Seattle. — Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026 Dancers demonstrate the quadrille—a square dance of French origin accompanied by traditional quelbe folk music. — Nikki Miller-Ka, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026 The Wranglers Sq6uare Dance Club is starting a new learn to square dance class. — Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for square dance

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Noun

Caterham and her family are marking her milestone birthday this year with a private celebration, according to Guinness World Records.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
The boat ride was part of a birthday celebration, a law enforcement official told CNN.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

Eaton Fire survivors also protested outside a reception Monday evening that Newsom hosted for legislators at the historic Governor’s Mansion.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Shaping a wide-open future in Dallas requires immaculate reception from everyone involved.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reception

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The Deauville Industry Days sidebar, taking place over two days at the festival being held at the French seaside town, will incorporate various talks, panels and sessions.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
For over 70 years, the Cannes Lions festival has welcomed marketing and advertising suits to the South of France for a week of schmoozing and dealmaking.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of festival

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In the musical, one of the story's most iconic moments, the rumble, is brought to life through dance.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Going the extra mile with creative, interesting cocktails gives each bar a more elevated, mature vibe than the typical drinking establishments and dance clubs slinging vodka-sodas and High Noons — without losing any of the fun.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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Nvidia reported another blowout quarter on Wednesday, delivering a beat on topline metrics that was strong enough to send the stock up 4% in extended trading.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Over the weekend, a supremely happy-seeming Dudamel, before heading to the New York Philharmonic in a couple weeks, milked the thanks in a back-to-the-Bowl, four-night blowout.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of blowout

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For Challenge 2 and beyond, the players get masquerade-ball half-masks on sticks, sans eyeholes, to use as blindfolds during challenge setups.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
But the maison will also have a trio of exclusive treatments on offer at Hotel Cipriani, which were crafted to honor Christian Dior’s love of masquerade balls and Venice.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

Definition of masquerade

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More details on where the event will be held, who will speak and what makes the slate are due out in the coming weeks.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
On its call with investors, management said the conference sold out in early August and is its largest pipeline-generation event of the year.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

In the final gala, 19 participants competed in two rounds of swimsuit and evening gown presentations and in two elimination question rounds.

— Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
The black-tie gala dinner will also feature a live auction of contemporary artworks and experiences.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of gala

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