Synonyms of 'powwow' in British English  verb  

confer 

parley 

discuss 

talk 

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Synonyms of ‘powwow’ in American English  noun   a large gathering organized by Native Americans for socializing, dancing, singing, and celebrating their culture. *  a council or conference of or with Native Americans.  *  (historically, among North American Indians) a ceremony accompanied by spiritual, religious, and ritual practices, along with dancing, performed for the cure of disease, success in a hunt, etc.  *  (among Native Americans) a priest or shaman.  Informal: often offensive. any conference or meeting.  https://www.dictionary.com/browse/powwow   

The Dewey Arch was a triumphal arch in Madison Square, New York City.  It was erected for a parade on September 30, 1899, in honor of Admiral George Dewey, to celebrate his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay in the Philippines the previous year.  Constructed around two months before the parade, the arch was made of the plaster-based material staff, typically used in temporary buildings.  After the parade, the arch began to deteriorate and it was demolished in 1900 after an attempt to raise money to rebuild it in stone was unsuccessful.  The arch's larger sculptures were sent to Charleston, South Carolina, for an exhibit, after which they were either destroyed or lost.  Wikipedia    

Adjective  grimdark  (fandom slang) Of a film, television programme, video game, written work, etc.: having a gloomy, dystopian atmosphere. antonyms ▲quotations ▼

Antonyms:  hopepunk, noblebright

Noun  grimdark (uncountable)  The first edition of the rulebook for the tabletop strategy game Warhammer 40,000, from which the word is derived, was published September, 1987.    

Kris Kristofferson (died September 28, 2024) frequently topped the U.S. country charts and his songwriting led stars including Janis Joplin, Gladys Knight and Johnny Cash to cover his work.  Over a six-decade career, Kristofferson won three Grammy Awards.  In 2014 he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.  Known for his mastery of gritty and heartfelt lyrics, as well as unusual rhythms and phrasing, Kristofferson penned hits including “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night.”  In 1971, Kristofferson began a side career as an actor and would go on to win a Golden Globe for his 1976 performance in “A Star Is Born” opposite Barbra Streisand.  Wall Street Journal  September 30, 2024   

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