as in dance
a social gathering for dancing
he resolved to ask her to the school prom at the first opportunity
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Recent Examples of prom
During an interactive event that ran May 17-19, Netflix created a terrifying prom experience for visitors to the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The school’s prom was scheduled for that evening, according to the email.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
That makes Downing's 2006 and 2008 prom dresses officially vintage as of the mid-2020s.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
On Monday, May 26, the All's Fair actress, 56, shared photos and videos of her son, Sasha, 17, on her Instagram Stories all dressed up and ready to go to his high school prom.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
The school’s prom was scheduled for that evening, according to the email.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
That makes Downing's 2006 and 2008 prom dresses officially vintage as of the mid-2020s.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
On Monday, May 26, the All's Fair actress, 56, shared photos and videos of her son, Sasha, 17, on her Instagram Stories all dressed up and ready to go to his high school prom.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
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Accounts Samsung Confirms Upgrade Choice—Galaxy Users Must Now Decide In the spring, males would gather in leks and perform dramatic dances, puffing out orange air sacs on their necks and stomping their feet to show dominance and vitality.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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And then my dance teacher became part of the family.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The 2025 edition of DOC NYC Selects is almost here, and IndieWire can announce the program for the summer extension of the annual fall documentary festival.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Enjoy the inexpensive shows because those big festivals and superstar tours are just around the corner.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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The $50 Oasis is her take on the WNBA’s official basketball, while Envision ($28) is Clark’s version of Wilson’s outdoor ball.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Perez worked a full count, then walked to first base on ball four.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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