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
Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
That philosophy extends across the property and informs its relationship with the local community, many of whom experienced the hotel through proms, weddings and milestone events over the decades.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Year after year, high school proms become more over the top, from elaborate prom-posals to full-on photoshoots.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 12 May 2026
In a memo to the Board of Education last week, King outlined how a nonattendance day would have affected more than 200 schools, including events such AP testing, proms and senior nights.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 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
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
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
That philosophy extends across the property and informs its relationship with the local community, many of whom experienced the hotel through proms, weddings and milestone events over the decades.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Year after year, high school proms become more over the top, from elaborate prom-posals to full-on photoshoots.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 12 May 2026
In a memo to the Board of Education last week, King outlined how a nonattendance day would have affected more than 200 schools, including events such AP testing, proms and senior nights.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 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
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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The eight-minute short — in which a Parisian man with a facial disfigurement named Marcel dances hopefully in his apartment every night awaiting a non-existent companion — is in fact the brainchild of one Robert Gaudette.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Before there were TikTok dances and social media trends, there was Grease!—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Additional fan festivals and other large gatherings are also being held for the event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The food prepared by Libby and George Miller, who put their truck on the road following the successful launch of a catering business, always draws a line at local festivals.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Throughout June and into the later summer months, Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies are coming together through wellness events, festivals and large-scale celebrations that continue to strengthen the city’s culture of acceptance and belonging.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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This will cause disruptions to outdoor festivities, including people traveling to the World Cup match at Dallas Stadium.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Other family members watched the festivities from the Major General's Office, which overlooks the parade grounds.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Proms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proms. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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