as in events
a social gathering
staged a huge blowout for Halloween
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Recent Examples of blowouts
The first-round blowouts sparked a debate about whether the playoff expanded to too many teams and whether the selection committee chose correctly by putting teams like Indiana and SMU in the playoffs over three-loss SEC teams like Alabama and Ole Miss.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Treat yourself to salon-quality blowouts at home with any number of these L’Ange Hair deals — including this powerful hair dryer and this nifty airflow styler that functions as a straightener and curler.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
As the last at-large team in the field, the discourse over College Football Playoff blowouts and selection committee decisions turned to SMU, one day after Indiana was manhandled by Notre Dame.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
He was also limited in preseason action playing in just one game and in some mop up duty in blowouts during the regular season.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
The silicone-free formula helps blowouts last longer while adding tons of texture.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
Springer only has played in blowouts this season, logging 24 minutes over seven appearances.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 12 Dec. 2024
Fanning’s usual look at the moment seems to be classic, medium-length down-dos, sometimes with headbands and blowouts, though she’s experimented with other classically feminine hair looks before.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
This special-edition bundle comes with a round brush attachment for bouncy blowouts, a diffuser for curly hair, a flat brush for straightening, and more.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Treat yourself to salon-quality blowouts at home with any number of these L’Ange Hair deals — including this powerful hair dryer and this nifty airflow styler that functions as a straightener and curler.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
As the last at-large team in the field, the discourse over College Football Playoff blowouts and selection committee decisions turned to SMU, one day after Indiana was manhandled by Notre Dame.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
He was also limited in preseason action playing in just one game and in some mop up duty in blowouts during the regular season.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
The silicone-free formula helps blowouts last longer while adding tons of texture.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
Springer only has played in blowouts this season, logging 24 minutes over seven appearances.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 12 Dec. 2024
Fanning’s usual look at the moment seems to be classic, medium-length down-dos, sometimes with headbands and blowouts, though she’s experimented with other classically feminine hair looks before.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
This special-edition bundle comes with a round brush attachment for bouncy blowouts, a diffuser for curly hair, a flat brush for straightening, and more.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowouts
Noun
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Leather opera gloves were a popular red carpet accessory in 2024, with stars including Greta Lee, Selena Gomez and Ciara rocking them at high-profile events such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Baby2Baby Gala.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
5 Jan. 2025
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In the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, security officials across the country are on high alert for a series of high-profile events now feared to be targets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In the large window division, first place was awarded to Southwest Connection, which had a Native American theme and in second place went to Sweet Elizabeth Jane whose top hats looked toward New Year’s Eve celebrations.—
Janet Kusterer,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2025
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So his wins, his celebrations are mine and mine are his.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Only wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has more with eight seasons with at least 90 TD receptions.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Blowouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowouts. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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