Thesaurus results for COTILLIONS

cotillions

noun

variants also cotillons

plural of cotillion

as in proms

a social gathering for dancing young men hoping to meet the women of their dreams at the cotillion

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Noun

Dunkin’ Prom, which funds alternative proms for teens who may have missed theirs for medical reasons and lastly, grants to customize hospital spaces to create joy.

— Zuri Primos June 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026

Definition of proms

Noun

Instead, the prolific, up-and-coming filmmaker luxuriates in dances under the moonlight, fiery rituals and glimpses of memory, conceived with an ethereal quality in collaboration with cinematographer Eily Sprungman.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026
The parades — accompanied by dances, music and song — draw large crowds and tourists every year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026

Definition of dances

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Bobis reviewed the sparkling apple ginger sour cherry mocktail and called it a fit for fall festivities and Sober October.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
The match ended in a tie, yet that did not preclude the hundreds of Ecuadorians assembled to wave their flags, dance and continue the festivities.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of festivities

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The brand is promoting it through experiential activations at major festivals, allowing consumers to discover its unique profile firsthand.

— Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The documentary utilizes a montage of vintage footage with animation and felt puppets of band members, and, having played the festivals, is due for national release sometime in 2026.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026

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