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
Pauls Valley High School's prom was held in the school, the same building where Moore stopped the shooting.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 20 Apr. 2026
The stroke of midnight won’t arrive for these prom queens who can keep their dresses thanks to the generosity of Belle of the Ball donors, sponsors and volunteers.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Jodie Foster in a baggy off-the-rack prom gown for her first Oscar.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Many commenters shared photos of their own prom hairstyles from two decades ago—or even wedding looks inspired by the same era.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 20 Apr. 2026
The stroke of midnight won’t arrive for these prom queens who can keep their dresses thanks to the generosity of Belle of the Ball donors, sponsors and volunteers.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Jodie Foster in a baggy off-the-rack prom gown for her first Oscar.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
Many commenters shared photos of their own prom hairstyles from two decades ago—or even wedding looks inspired by the same era.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
Noun
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But during the aufguss ceremony at BASIN Glacial Waters, people smiled and laughed and swayed to the music, and Kyan’s dance-like towel moves distracted me from the discomfort of the heat.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and founded in 1960, the festival will feature live music, dance gallery exhibits, family activities, an artist market and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The three-time Oscar-winning director explained his decision to opt out while taking questions at the festival’s Rendez-Vous event.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Mayor Taylor said the revival of the Arabian Nights parade and festival is the latest step in that path of revival.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Woodward and McNeela are both captains who enjoyed Marist’s celebration on senior night.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert, the structure, on the grounds of an old villa, is as much a celebration of the outdoors as the art inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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