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.
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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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Skye knows sign language, lip-syncs to songs and mirrors dances with ease, revealing a remarkable ability to observe, communicate, and express herself at such a young age.—
Sydney Cisco,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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But there’s value in reanimating historical dances.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The most famous is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals, Puck Fair in Killorglin, County Kerry.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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Such sponsorships are common around the state, particularly for signature events that draw crowds to a city or town for festivals and parades.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Grady’s had a nice vibe, and was our favorite restaurant to visit with friends and family, for birthday and other celebrations, or just to have a good meal.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Jewish life in Florida includes a wide range of religious traditions, cultural celebrations, educational institutions, and charitable organizations that continue to strengthen the state’s social fabric.—
Jason Touvi,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The cost for the festivities usually cost between $15 and $20.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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The fireworks were part of Lunar New Year festivities in China as billions of people around the world have begun celebrating the 15-day festival.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Proms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proms. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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