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
What a contrast to the traditional approach: High school seniors go for separate hair and makeup appointments while their prom dates pick up corsages from local florists.
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Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
After devastating wildfires forced many families to relocate, the price of prom tickets had become a major concern.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 11 June 2025
In part two of her conversation with her 15-year-old son Elliott on her podcast Barely Famous, the two talked about the teen's difficult coming-out experience after photos of him and his prom date were leaked online.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 10 June 2025
Your future child will be wearing that to prom and bragging about their momma.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
After devastating wildfires forced many families to relocate, the price of prom tickets had become a major concern.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 11 June 2025
In part two of her conversation with her 15-year-old son Elliott on her podcast Barely Famous, the two talked about the teen's difficult coming-out experience after photos of him and his prom date were leaked online.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 10 June 2025
Your future child will be wearing that to prom and bragging about their momma.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
Noun
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From Monday through Friday, youngsters from 4 to 14 are engaged in arts and crafts, dance, drama, dodgeball, kickball, soccer, flag football, educational enrichment events and more.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales shared their first dance to Goulding's cover of the famous song.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
27 July 2025
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Many visit for the 1890 Days Jamboree, a Memorial Day weekend festival with live music, a parade, arts and crafts, fireworks, and people walking around in period dress.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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The festival’s parade was held on Friday and carnival rides and more than a dozen food options were offered daily.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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In Ortiz’s case, gambling regulators flagged suspicious bets pertaining to whether specific pitches would be balls or strikes.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
28 July 2025
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Already evident is a preternatural calmness on the ball, a characteristic of Ajax academy defenders, and allied with his passing range and physical traits, Hato looks like one of the most talented young centre-backs in Europe.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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