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
Del Norte head coach Jose Soto said his team was missing four starters who opted to go to the prom.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
After celebrating his prom only hours before, Aschkenasy entered the race working off pure adrenaline.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
For Harmon, one of the bright spots was getting to plan her prom as class president—a moment where her classmates were able to come together and enjoy themselves.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 5 June 2025
Azevedo would make his Olympic debut as a player in the 2000 Sydney Games, just months removed from his senior prom.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
After celebrating his prom only hours before, Aschkenasy entered the race working off pure adrenaline.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
For Harmon, one of the bright spots was getting to plan her prom as class president—a moment where her classmates were able to come together and enjoy themselves.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 5 June 2025
Azevedo would make his Olympic debut as a player in the 2000 Sydney Games, just months removed from his senior prom.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
Noun
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The two stars looked alike, even dressing in head-to-toe black as James showed off his dance moves.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The section, which will highlight theater, dance, music, art exhibits, festivals and other cultural events planned for the 2025-26 season, will be published online at OrlandoSentinel.com at the end of August and in the print newspaper’s Aug. 29 Calendar sections.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
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This includes strategic media spending, cultural partnerships, and on-the-ground activations at festivals such as BottleRock and La Onda.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Corey Kent will join as a special guest on all dates, while Australian country star Brad Cox will open the Sunburnt Country festival dates.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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This is not usually not somewhere Destiny drops the ball.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The kids were treated to a royal ball, a pajama party and other special surprises.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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