hoedowns

noun

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plural of hoedown
as in festivals

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  1. festivals
  2. festivities
  3. celebrations
  4. blowouts
  5. receptions
  6. galas
Noun
  • Vote for the best Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This Month in Mississippi chronicled all the work the Alliance was doing in the state, providing resources and education, especially in terms of HIV/AIDS outreach, Pride festivals, and state-level political action.
    Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • The Oktoberfest festivities take place the first Saturday in October at Flag Pole Hill north of White Rock Lake.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The festivities will include a musical tribute honoring Osbourne’s solo career.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Homecoming celebrations at Tuskegee University descended into chaos as a shooting broke out last weekend on the Alabama campus.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • But when compared to last year’s unreliable defense that failed to close out numerous close games, much less help accelerate blowouts, what the unit is doing this year is a breath of fresh air in Boulder.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Two of the victories were, frankly, blowouts.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • Verona Sunset, a more vibrant version of this trend, is a welcome change to the wedding palettes that have recently been seen at ceremonies and receptions, reflecting the cozy warmth of being in love.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The former wide receiver had 766 receptions for 11,059 yards and 67 touchdowns in 166 games.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of receptions
Noun
  • The lineup is sectioned into galas, signature screenings, special presentation, professional and student competition films, Docs to Watch, Pixels and Pencils, and the Behind the Lens and Below the Line panel series.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With the holidays quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to delve into booking opportunities to take your brand even farther with festive parties and galas.
    Monica Gomez, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of galas
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