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hoedowns

noun

plural of hoedown

as in festivals

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In places such as Taiwan, Daoist priests can be seen today conducting rituals at community temples and annual festivals.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
For Isaienko, that is precisely why festivals like Stoned Climbers matter.

— Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of festivals

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Dozens of communities around Pittsburgh are scheduled to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and other festivities.

— Michael Guise, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Many fine festivities will take place on and around July 4, but compared with the years-long nationwide celebration that marked this country’s 200th anniversary, 250 feels like a nonevent.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of festivities

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Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Fourth of July fireworks will light up the sky across South Florida, with a slew of celebrations offering residents the chance to observe them.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of celebrations

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This pastel neon peach pedi works for beach strolls and summertime soirees alike.

— Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Some standout editor favorites include this gorgeous basque-waist dress that’s perfect for summer soirees and celebrations, and these bright red slides that add the perfect pop of color to any outfit.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026

Definition of soirees

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The transitions from dialogue to songs to dances to corny one-liners is so fluid that the show is like one long dance.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
But perhaps, most bittersweet were the final dances from some of the greatest soccer players seen in a generation.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of dances

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Baker, who missed part of the offseason program with an undisclosed injury, yielded 42 receptions in 58 targets for 621 yards and five touchdowns, with no interceptions.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
There’s a reason they’re strung along restaurant patios and hung for wedding receptions.

— Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026

Definition of receptions

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