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
  • Just Beyond Endless Mountain feels loving, pastoral, and raw, with long fiddle solos, flute that dances around the lyrics and scores of other orchestral instruments, most that Matsson plays himself.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The dancing kicked off with Zuckerman and Montgomery’s first dance before family dances brought another emotional layer to the night.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • Reggie started in 2019, taking turns with Noah for pregame festivities.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Florida State’s band completed its pregame festivities, including Chief Osceola’s planting the spear atop Renegade at midfield after the coin toss.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • Explosions involving pyrotechnics are common in Mexico, where fireworks are frequently used in street celebrations and religious festivals.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Film festivals are really incredibly important for films like this.
    — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of festivals
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