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
In May 2023, Hart proved that his oldest is all grown up by sharing photos of Heaven in her prom dress.
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Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The Deb tells the story of two female cousins navigating their awkward adolescence ahead of the annual debutante ball, which is like prom.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Why are adults so comfortable publicly disgracing Black teenage girls going to their prom and being cruel toward strangers who are sometimes half their age?
—Essence, 11 May 2026
Smith bought her prom dress at Terry Costa, the Dallas-area boutique where Sherri Hill is the dominant brand.
—Camilia Fateh, Vogue, 11 May 2026
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Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The Deb tells the story of two female cousins navigating their awkward adolescence ahead of the annual debutante ball, which is like prom.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Why are adults so comfortable publicly disgracing Black teenage girls going to their prom and being cruel toward strangers who are sometimes half their age?
—Essence, 11 May 2026
Smith bought her prom dress at Terry Costa, the Dallas-area boutique where Sherri Hill is the dominant brand.
—Camilia Fateh, Vogue, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for prom
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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While the economics of independent film are constantly in flux, the importance of festivals as curators who can connect quality films with passionate audiences is as important as ever.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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Thatcher said the festival itself remains an intense but productive environment.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Subsequent photos showed the proud parents smiling in the audience as their daughter walked across the stage to collect her degree, Zahra alongside her friends in their graduation regalia and a glimpse at a family celebration.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Where are the best bakeries to buy celebration cakes?—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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