as in dance
a social gathering for dancing
he resolved to ask her to the school prom at the first opportunity
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Recent Examples of prom
Since the prom was planned quickly, holding the event at CTU headquarters provided ample parking and space for students to dance and eat an Italian dinner.
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Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
There was an after-prom party on April 21.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
This prom season, some of the biggest celebrations across the country are taking place before the official dance even begins.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Another focuses on Shira’s prom, which coincides with a celebration honoring her mom at the Jewish Community Center.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
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Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
There was an after-prom party on April 21.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
This prom season, some of the biggest celebrations across the country are taking place before the official dance even begins.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Another focuses on Shira’s prom, which coincides with a celebration honoring her mom at the Jewish Community Center.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
Noun
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Attendees enjoyed classic dishes like pancit and lumpia alongside musical performances and traditional folk dances by legacy Filipino American cultural organizations from across the South Bay.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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In addition to dance, Audriana has also modeled with her sister Milania.—
Jamie Ballard,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The organizers of a family-friendly bluegrass festival have cancelled their fall festival, according to an announcement made on the event’s website.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The Score Lawrence street festival is rocking with live music, carnival games and balloon art ahead of tonight’s showdown between Argentina and Algeria.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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But there were also a smattering of fans with pre-revolutionary flags who booed the Iranian national anthem and erupted in celebration when New Zealand scored an early goal.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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There are few things that the left hates more than celebrations of America.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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