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Recent Examples of hoedown
An epic hoedown commenced, complete with line dancing where Blue Ivy joined in for the finale.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
There’s one particular moment, when Kristen Wiig does this little hoedown in the middle of the sketch while a banjo plays.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
There was an early-evening hoedown hosted by the Times Squares, a gay and lesbian square-dancing troupe.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
There’s one particular moment, when Kristen Wiig does this little hoedown in the middle of the sketch while a banjo plays.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
There was an early-evening hoedown hosted by the Times Squares, a gay and lesbian square-dancing troupe.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoedown
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The floating soiree, which was put on by Telemundo to celebrate the 2026 World Cup games being a year away, ended early after a Coast Guard boat conducted what an agency spokesperson said was a routine inspection of the barge that was the night’s exclusive party spot.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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President Donald Trump speaks during a summer soiree on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2025.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The 2025 edition of DOC NYC Selects is almost here, and IndieWire can announce the program for the summer extension of the annual fall documentary festival.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Enjoy the inexpensive shows because those big festivals and superstar tours are just around the corner.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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This event introduces square dancing to anyone wanting to try it out.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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This new child eats, breathes and sleeps, all on you and your public-school education prepares you by teaching you how to square dance.—
Daniella Gray,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Emi Ko is among select pieces to be auctioned at a closing gala on June 20, with proceeds directly supporting coral reef protection and restoration around the world.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The venerable organization honored the exec at its spring gala alongside illustrious New York native and Severance star John Turturro.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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For instance, the East-West faceoff in 2024 produced a 25-point blowout by the East and an eye-popping final score of 211-186.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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One of them, a somewhat recent duel in March, was a blowout.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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At a wedding reception, investment banker Harry (Pascal) sidles up to her at the singles table.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Isaacman will speak during Saturday's dinner reception.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Accounts Samsung Confirms Upgrade Choice—Galaxy Users Must Now Decide In the spring, males would gather in leks and perform dramatic dances, puffing out orange air sacs on their necks and stomping their feet to show dominance and vitality.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Both events will feature music and dance performances and other cultural highlights, and a drone show will cap off the festivities.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Tuesday’s awards fete featured strong performances by four of the night’s winners — East, the show-opening Euphoria Brass Band, Matthew Phillips and The Tourmaliners.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Simultaneously fresh and classically nostalgic, the feel-good fete of decades past bumps, halts, and grinds.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Hoedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoedown. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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