Thesaurus results for PROMS

proms

noun

plural of prom

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 In addition to showing up everywhere, from festivals to parades and weddings to proms, the Wienermobile has also helped people, including Drew Barrymore, celebrate their birthdays over the decades with special stops made in their honor. — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Dunkin’ Prom, which funds alternative proms for teens who may have missed theirs for medical reasons and lastly, grants to customize hospital spaces to create joy. — Zuri Primos june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras. — 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

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Seats were placed around the circle for visitors to witness firsthand the ancient drumming, chants, and intertribal dances carried by the wind and heard nearly two miles away, at the lakefront’s Geo-Karis State Park.

— Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dances

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Watts was also scheduled to perform at both the Shambala and Greenbelt festivals in Northamptonshire, England, this week, but his name has since been wiped from their websites.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
Rather than approaching films through festivals, streaming platforms, or theatrical circuits, Arbelos chose to think in decades rather than release windows.

— José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of festivals

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Festivities for the union lasted three days amid celebrations around the country in honor of the pair.

— James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
The house has been the site of jam sessions and musical creation, community festivals and celebrations and ongoing efforts to engage the city's youth in music.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrations

Noun

Once the hour is up, the sound of a cannon blast marks the end of festivities and crowds wash off at communal showers nearby.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
The festivities have included shows in New York City, and upcoming gigs in Los Angeles, Paris, and London, a series of pop-up events and activations, and even a run of commemorative library cards with the Brooklyn Public Library system.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

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