as in proms
a social gathering for dancing
he asked her to the formal at the end of the year
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Noun
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Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026 -
That philosophy extends across the property and informs its relationship with the local community, many of whom experienced the hotel through proms, weddings and milestone events over the decades.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The eight-minute short — in which a Parisian man with a facial disfigurement named Marcel dances hopefully in his apartment every night awaiting a non-existent companion — is in fact the brainchild of one Robert Gaudette.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Before there were TikTok dances and social media trends, there was Grease!—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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Also on Monday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani seemed to confirm that at least part of the couple’s wedding festivities will take place in New York over Fourth of July weekend.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Additional fan festivals and other large gatherings are also being held for the event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The food prepared by Libby and George Miller, who put their truck on the road following the successful launch of a catering business, always draws a line at local festivals.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Formals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formals. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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