the Charleston

noun

: a lively dance that became popular in the 1920s

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The exhibition juxtaposes designer pieces alongside works of art from the Charleston, S.C. museum’s permanent collection. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 2 Feb. 2025 Mace currently represents South Carolina’s only swing district, which includes the Charleston area. Nik Popli, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025 Mace represents her state's only swing district, which includes the Charleston area. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Try a show at one of the area’s theaters, including Pure Theatre, Charleston Stage Company, or The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre, or listen to live music at Credit One Stadium, Charleston Jazz, or the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for the Charleston

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“The Charleston.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Charleston. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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