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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

Sacramento State is planning its biggest homecoming celebration yet as the university begins its first football season in the Mid-American Conference, but this year's festivities come with a major change after a concert last season ended in chaos.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Unfortunately, the big 20th-anniversary celebration likely stymied any conversations around cleaning house.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 July 2026

Definition of celebration

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The highlight came when MarShawn Lloyd made a reception and Franklin stripped the ball loose.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
He was voted first-team All-Big 12 and third-team All-American last season after posting a career-high 72 receptions for 1,190 yards and 10 touchdowns.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026

Definition of reception

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Two people were killed and at least five others were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center on Sunday night as the civic center complex hosted a major food festival.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 July 2026
Three people are dead and four others are injured after shots rang out at the Bite of Seattle food festival at the Seattle Center on Sunday, according to officials.

— Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 July 2026

Definition of festival

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Becoming the face of a franchise soon entering a post-Stafford world would require more than broken tackles and touchdown dances.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The entire two-story project was designed to be used 365 days a year, Burk said, and the school has already booked upcoming Christmas parties, corporate retreats and dances.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of dance

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The flexible floor plan can be adapted for different kinds of events and programming, from an intimate dinner for ten to a birthday blowout for forty.

— Sean Santiago, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Beck is likely to be optioned when the Giants recall rookie left-hander Carson Whisenhunt for Sunday’s start, so the blowout was an opportunity to get Beck some work before returning to Sacramento.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Definition of blowout

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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
The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

Definition of masquerade

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Crime has been down considerably across the city this year, despite several high-profile events occurring in recent months.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
And the other is a wealthier bride shopping for diverse silhouettes for her multiple events, her entire wardrobe customized by the country’s top designers.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of event

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Jewelry giant Pandora is supporting the 20th-anniversary gala at Danish Royal Opera, as well as the New Talent program, providing jewelry for Taus and Anne-Sofie Madsen, who are about to graduate from the scheme.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 31 July 2026
The first Time 100 Creators list was published this month, and the gala was held Thursday, which saw 70 out of the 100 featured in attendance, including Alix Earle, Olandria Carthen, Maura Higgins, and more.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of gala

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