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 trolley has been used for events like weddings and proms for over a decade.
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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
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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In the video, Gordon shoots hoops, dances freely, and swings her guitar around in circles, mirroring her unexpected freedom in the recording studio.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy lion dances, traditional music, acrobatics, local talent including K-Pop and folk performances, street food, a car exhibit, workshops including calligraphy, tea ceremony and creating decorations.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her shorts have screened at BAFTA and Oscar-qualifying festivals.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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The partnership will allow IndieWire to host intensives for students and emerging creatives at major film festivals.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The mother of three has often spoken about the importance of family time, frequently sharing glimpses of celebrations and milestones with her children on social media.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Throughout its 195-year history, Woolrich has explored many different facets of its universe rooted in the celebrations of Americana, but Boglione believes there’s room for deepening those historical links while deemphasizing recent moves toward high-tech and performance gear.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Outside of Gillette, fans waited in lines to get into bars at Patriot Place for pregame festivities.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Amid all the 2026 Golden Globes festivities, there was one extra sweet TV reunion that didn’t make the broadcast.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Proms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proms. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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