formals

noun

plural of formal
as in proms
a social gathering for dancing he asked her to the formal at the end of the year

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  1. proms
  2. dances
  3. festivities
  4. festivals
Noun
  • In addition to showing up everywhere, from festivals to parades and weddings to proms, the Wienermobile has also helped people, including Drew Barrymore, celebrate their birthdays over the decades with special stops made in their honor.
    — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of proms
Noun
  • The dance that Joey and I got to do last year in the [season 34] finale was one of my top favorite dances ever, ever, ever.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Now the church itself hosted dances and houseboat parties and sponsored a youth softball team of which Nell Fisher was the manager.
    — Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • Simmons spoke publicly for the first time since signing with the Sacramento Kings as part of media day festivities Monday at the team’s Golden 1 Center practice facility, where the Kings will open training camp Tuesday.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Zeferjahn was one of a handful of Cubs participating in the festivities for the first time as a major-leaguer.
    — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • This film has received enthusiastic reviews following debut screenings at the fall festivals.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In 2023, the actress was named an ambassador to the Italian luxury fashion house and has since worn gowns by the label at various red carpet events and film festivals.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of festivals
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