as in dances
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 proms
Another 102 schools could be affected for off-site events, including proms and senior nights.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Fast forward 16 years, and members are in hiding in a sanctuary city in the forests of Northern California while life goes on for everyone else in the form of proms and getting stoned.
—Gustavo Arellano, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Fast forward 16 years, and members are in hiding in a sanctuary city in the forests of Northern California while life goes on for everyone else in the form of proms and getting stoned.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The nearby Hilton Hotel held proms and homecomings, according to Collins.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
The trolley has been used for events like weddings and proms for over a decade.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
While all of this was going on across the country, retro recruits (also known as high school seniors) were saying goodbye to their families, their pals and their proms.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Fast forward 16 years, and members are in hiding in a sanctuary city in the forests of Northern California while life goes on for everyone else in the form of proms and getting stoned.
—Gustavo Arellano, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Fast forward 16 years, and members are in hiding in a sanctuary city in the forests of Northern California while life goes on for everyone else in the form of proms and getting stoned.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The nearby Hilton Hotel held proms and homecomings, according to Collins.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
The trolley has been used for events like weddings and proms for over a decade.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
While all of this was going on across the country, retro recruits (also known as high school seniors) were saying goodbye to their families, their pals and their proms.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proms
Noun
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Watching her friends grow up, going to dances, getting their driver's license.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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A lot of the dances turned out to be slightly melancholy.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Cannes Film Festival is not only one of the most glamorous and star-studded film festivals of the year, but it’s grown into a strong launching pad for Oscar contenders.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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The film has screened at more than 85 festivals across some 40 countries since its Sundance breakthrough, picking up the jury prize at the inaugural SXSW London in 2025.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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As investigators continue their work, the park that served as a gathering place for Easter celebrations now sits at the center of an open investigation with far more questions than answers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The celebrations Monday night in Ann Arbor, Michigan, after the Wolverines won the national men's basketball championship title left quite a mess in some locations.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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All the festivities came to a halt in the sixth minute when Austin took the lead on a header by Guilherme Biro off a Facundo Torres corner kick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Organizers said the event, which also included food and festivities, drew 30,000 people annually.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Proms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proms. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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