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Recent Examples of hoedown
There’s one particular moment, when Kristen Wiig does this little hoedown in the middle of the sketch while a banjo plays.
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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
In reality, Beyoncé crafted the album with so much verve that there really isn’t a way for Cowboy Carter to not be the ultimate hoedown.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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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
In reality, Beyoncé crafted the album with so much verve that there really isn’t a way for Cowboy Carter to not be the ultimate hoedown.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoedown
Noun
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Other highlights of the 2025 gala included Sergio Hudson, who created looks for 19 people for the soiree, including Stevie Wonder and Rachel Brosnahan, and Louis Vuitton.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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The big soiree was preceded by a homecoming concert, available to stream on Peacock, that featured performances from the likes of Lady Gaga, David Byrne, Lauryn Hill, Robyn, and Bad Bunny, among others.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The 10th anniversary edition of the nation’s first and only LGBTQ+ and Latino multidisciplinary arts festival ends with a comedy event produced and headlined by Puerto Rican comedian Gabe González.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Levitation is implementing a new cross-hybrid format of the festival grounds, with this year’s main stage moving to Palmer Events Center while nightly venue shows take place across Austin’s Downtown Red River District.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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For instance, the ballroom at Bell Works New Jersey can be booked for galas and weddings, and a sprawling rooftop deck provides a scenic milieu for outdoor corporate clambakes and private throngs.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Coop attends a swanky fundraiser gala, and everyone welcomes him back into high society with open arms.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The removable cover is waterproof and machine-washable—a big plus for any late-night diaper blowouts.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Combine your new color and a fresh blowout, and your hairstyle will look better than ever.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
Noun
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That includes last year when Wilson finished with 101 receptions for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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That shouldn’t be a problem this year, which means the eight-year veteran should be able to produce more than 88 receptions for 884 yards and eight touchdowns if injuries don’t slow him down.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Students at Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, many of whom lost their homes in the January firestorm, were stood up Saturday by limousine service Wize Guy Entertainment, which nonprofit organization Alice’s Kids had paid to transport them to the dance, according to the head of the nonprofit.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Weddings, quilting parties, dances, and all kinds of other occasions found notes of the banjo permeating the air.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The fruit-forward foodie fete had an inaugural staging last year at Broward Mall in Plantation, which is where the event’s producer, Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, is located.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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In fact, regulars’ favorite thing to moan about, year after year, is the ever-mounting cost of Carnival fete tickets and costumes.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Hoedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoedown. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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