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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
Noun
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Many owners and visitors arrange cocktails and golf soiree just before sunset.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The organizers’ artful choreography of attendees won’t be limited to one evening, as the weekend will stretch beyond the ceremony, to a cavalcade of soirees, some of them aboard Bezos’ $500 million yacht, Koru.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Oyelowo will receive the festival’s Luminary Award for his acting and directing work.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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The festival’s full lineup as well as ticketing information can be found here.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
28 July 2025
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New square dance weekly lessons begin Aug. 7 at La Colonia Community Center, 715 Valley Ave.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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African-American bluegrass guitarist Arnold Schultz was a Kentuckian whose credits include offering bluegrass progenitor Bill Monroe one of his first paying jobs as a musician, playing together at square dances.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Presented annually at the WWD Honors gala, the John B. Fairchild Honor celebrates individuals whose creativity, vision and careers have left an enduring impact on the global fashion industry.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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The foundation holds an annual gala, which, in 2024, drew notable stars such as Taylor Lautner and the cast of Descendants, as the gala marked five years since Boyce’s death.—
Nicholas Kobe,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Oh, Hi! and the Pete Davidson-starring thriller The Home don't stand in the way, next week is going to be a good old fashioned Marvel vs. DC blowout at the box office.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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Some went all out with an overseas blowout, while others kept things low-key, surrounded by just immediate family at a favorite local place.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Sterling, a former All-Pro player who led the league in receptions for three years, only played seven NFL seasons due to suffering a neck injury during the 1994 season.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Hill achieved career highs in receptions in 2022 and 2023 with 119.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From Monday through Friday, youngsters from 4 to 14 are engaged in arts and crafts, dance, drama, dodgeball, kickball, soccer, flag football, educational enrichment events and more.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
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The organization said the teen left for Sydney in 2023 to pursue a professional career in dance.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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The famous fish fete tees off a weekend of fundraising and party business as the South Carolina Democratic Party convenes for their state convention.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
31 May 2025
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Monday night’s fete stirs even more excitement for September when the designer is next expected to host a runway show and, accordingly, another after-party filled with celebrities and guests wearing his party-perfect clothes.—
Andrea Bossi,
Essence,
6 May 2025
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“Hoedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoedown. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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