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
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.
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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
Steve Carell told students their prom expenses were paid after wildfires.
—Taylor Wilson, USA Today, 2 June 2025
During an interactive event that ran May 17-19, Netflix created a terrifying prom experience for visitors to the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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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
Steve Carell told students their prom expenses were paid after wildfires.
—Taylor Wilson, USA Today, 2 June 2025
During an interactive event that ran May 17-19, Netflix created a terrifying prom experience for visitors to the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
Noun
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Highlights include live music, dance, and singing along with a car show featuring the Porsche Club of San Diego.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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At just 17, the wiry triple-threat appears taller than expected — his spry frame helping explain the explosive dance moves that have the R&B world buzzing.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Reactions to the sudden move varied: Those in the community who considered the festival a nuisance were relieved.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Many of the beers that medal at each festival have limited distribution and are sometimes only available at the taproom at the brewery where they were produced.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Denver went 5-2 last fall whenever No. 19 touched the ball five times or more in a game.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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The Thunder shot a paltry 8-of-30 on 3-pointers and were smoked in 1-on-1 ball.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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