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
Perms have become a pop culture memory that many prefer to forget, or at least joke about while looking back at their 1980s prom albums.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Last year's homecoming gallery on JSOnline and our USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin websites included 111 photos and our prom gallery last spring had nearly 200 pics from readers.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
From photos and parking to prom and graduation, families may feel financial pressure to make the year special.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Not even Chris Hargensen, the organizer of Carrie’s prom-night humiliation, the meanest of all mean girls, could have thought up something so diabolical.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Last year's homecoming gallery on JSOnline and our USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin websites included 111 photos and our prom gallery last spring had nearly 200 pics from readers.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
From photos and parking to prom and graduation, families may feel financial pressure to make the year special.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Not even Chris Hargensen, the organizer of Carrie’s prom-night humiliation, the meanest of all mean girls, could have thought up something so diabolical.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
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During those visits, Ray and Alex took an interest in dance — getting up onstage with the park’s performers and talking with them after the shows.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Led by cultural artist and storyteller Lillian Grant Baptiste, this community gathering features storytelling, drumming, dance, a libation ritual, candle lighting, and a closing affirmation of unity.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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An artillery shell fired as part of the Marine Corps’ 250-year anniversary celebrations prematurely detonated over Interstate 5 in California Saturday, striking a patrol vehicle with shrapnel, according to the California Highway Patrol.—
Susannah Cullinane,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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The biggest stop of the season came in the final seconds when the Hornets stopped the Bears on downs inside the 2, setting off a sideline celebration.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Its expanding partnership with distributor PepsiCo (similar to the deal between Monster and Coca-Cola), and its sponsorships of festivals, sporting events, and athletes is also helping establish its presence among consumers.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the festival, anyone looking for a drink (hot or cold and alcoholic or not) can find it at the 50-foot ice bar, which showcases the talents of local mixologists, breweries, and distilleries.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Messi picked up the ball from his compatriot Rodrigo De Paul in midfield and burst toward the backpedaling Nashville back line before slipping the ball outside to Luis Suárez.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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He’s raved about Ballard and his work ethic/overall improvement since spring ball.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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