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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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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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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
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Tickets are now available, with general admission starting at $69, according to the festival’s website.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
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
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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
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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
Noun
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For instance, the East-West faceoff in 2024 produced a 25-point blowout by the East and an eye-popping final score of 211-186.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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One of them, a somewhat recent duel in March, was a blowout.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Test multiple bundle combinations to determine optimal reception and profitability.—
Joshua Bardell,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Among players with at least 70 receptions last season, McMillan ranked No. 2 nationally in off-target reception percentage at 18.5, more than six points higher than the average in that category.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 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
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Tuesday’s awards fete featured strong performances by four of the night’s winners — East, the show-opening Euphoria Brass Band, Matthew Phillips and The Tourmaliners.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Simultaneously fresh and classically nostalgic, the feel-good fete of decades past bumps, halts, and grinds.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Hoedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoedown. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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