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
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
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 center holds such community events as dances and fundraisers, according to the village website.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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As Peck dances, directs, and readies her show for its live audience, the viewer gets a front-row seat into what goes into creating a world-class dance performance.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The report says that film festivals are operating under enormous pressure and fear for their survival.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a city packed with excellent jazz musicians, and a century of history with the genre, why is there no local equivalent of the massive festivals that cities like Montreal, New Orleans or Montreux, Switzerland, have built?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The hospitality area will host medal celebrations, watch parties, sponsored events and meet-and-greets with notable figures from figure skating, hockey and speed skating.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Get in the holiday spirit with this precious pink cardigan sweater that’s primed for Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day celebrations alike.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As Super Bowl festivities take over California, Adcock is using the moment to expand his audience.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The games run through Saturday, February 22, 2026, with the closing ceremony bringing the festivities to an end.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Proms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proms. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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