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Recent Examples of hoyden
Rudeness is of course still frowned upon, and sometimes hoydens behaved in ways that are rude by today’s standards – a girl who pushed another out of her seat at school was a hoyden in 1865.
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Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2018
Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoyden
Noun
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And while Peach is demure and elegant, known for being good-natured and compassionate, Daisy is a boisterous, sports-loving tomboy.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2026
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There is no benign male version of tomboy.—
Adam Stanaland,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Disney World version of Soarin’ Across America ends with Epcot’s Spaceship Earth attraction illuminated in red, white, and blue and Tinker Bell sprinkling pixie dust on the Florida theme park as patriotic fireworks explode overhead.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Just like Taylor’s structured signature pixie cuts, they’re often paired with over-the-top gowns (See her burgundy BAFTA Awards gown with a pixie-reaching collar or her stop motion train at the 57th NAACP Image Awards).—
Essence,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Director Jon Favreau is (again) a safe pair of hands that deliver a solid, thrilling and engaging romp.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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The Sailors set a season high for runs in a 15-1 romp over Trabuco Hills in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs at Newport Harbor High.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The actors are all likeable enough, especially the gamine Demoustier, but they are stuck with limp material that’s more twee than captivating.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The look should be gamine, elegant, and worn with all of the confidence required of a true short cut.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hoyden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoyden. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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