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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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 -
Year after year, high school proms become more over the top, from elaborate prom-posals to full-on photoshoots.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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These die-hard fans memorize songs, dances, and individual cheers for each player to keep the energy high, and their antics are at least as interesting as the action on the field.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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Also, get the chance to watch traditional dances.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Nantucket’s town/county government is still scheduled to hold its Independence Day festivities, with a fireworks display capping off the day-long celebration.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The city has added another option, likely aimed at local attendees who would like to drive and park during the soccer celebration festivities.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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At one time, the GABF annually drew upward of 60,000 people to the Convention Center over three days each fall, with dozens and dozens of local bars, breweries and restaurants hosting their own events, beer tappings and mini-festivals.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Here is a running list of upcoming festivals and events centered around soccer this summer.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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“Formals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formals. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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