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
From low-rise jeans and velvet tracksuits to straightened hair and group shots at school sports games, prom, and campus hangouts, the photos show a life that mirrors teen comedies from the era likely featuring Amanda Bynes, Lindsay Lohan or Hilary Duff.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Bieber wasn't the only one serving prom updo at the GQ Men Of The Year event.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Nov. 2025
The event aims to raise over $25,000 for student prom costs and tours of historically Black colleges and universities.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Ted is the type of guy whose angst drives his psychiatrist out of the room… the type of guy whose family jewels get caught in his zipper the night of his senior prom.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Bieber wasn't the only one serving prom updo at the GQ Men Of The Year event.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Nov. 2025
The event aims to raise over $25,000 for student prom costs and tours of historically Black colleges and universities.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Ted is the type of guy whose angst drives his psychiatrist out of the room… the type of guy whose family jewels get caught in his zipper the night of his senior prom.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
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Cocktail making at White Bar is almost a choreographed dance and a simple orange daiquiri feels like drinking a glass of pure bright sunshine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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This decade’s addition of awards for African artists, dance-pop recordings, and, just this year, traditional country albums spreads acclaim and opportunities around a wider palate of nominees.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Visit the chestnut, prosciutto and truffle festivals.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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