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
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.
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Caitlin White, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Bruce next formed Child, which became Steel Mill, who somehow ended up playing our senior prom.
—Henry Selick, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Some of the work is very dark, but one of its most joyous initiatives is a yearly prom, on the Friday before Valentine’s Day, for children and adults who are disabled, known as Night to Shine.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
By the end of the morning session, I had been turned down more times than a lowly high school sophomore trying to get a date for the prom.
—Jj Rosen, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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Caitlin White, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Bruce next formed Child, which became Steel Mill, who somehow ended up playing our senior prom.
—Henry Selick, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
Some of the work is very dark, but one of its most joyous initiatives is a yearly prom, on the Friday before Valentine’s Day, for children and adults who are disabled, known as Night to Shine.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
By the end of the morning session, I had been turned down more times than a lowly high school sophomore trying to get a date for the prom.
—Jj Rosen, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
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For live performances, check out the lineup of live music at Hard Rock Stadium, or attend a dance performance at Miami City Ballet.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Below, Bader and Blyth talk key scenes from the first roadtrip moment to the Bamboula’s dance scene as well as their feelings of bringing the first Emily Henry book adaptation to life.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For years, the festival drew crowds to Addison Circle Park for restaurant tastings, food trucks, and live music.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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What began as a few socially distanced pop-up events quickly evolved into a local weekend staple, appearing at farmers markets, festivals, restaurants and other retail venues.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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From shearling and calf hair to beading and fuzzy fringe, discover the elements that transform everyday dressing into an immersive celebration of imagination and personal style, ahead.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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One of the world’s most prestigious art events, Miami Art Week began with Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002 and has since grown into a citywide celebration that draws nearly 80,000 art lovers and tastemakers.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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