proms

plural of prom

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proms
Noun
  • The couple is announced and shares a dance, followed by mother/son and father/daughter dances, when applicable.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The styling, the photos, the posts, the dances, the pace of the platforms.
    Advertorial, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The city’s standing as a bastion of British literature, theatre, and classical music means that festivals are also a major draw year-round, like February’s Bath BachFest and the Children’s Literature Festival in September.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the streets of Kabul, preparations for the anniversary celebrations were underway.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The troll comments come after Fox returned to Instagram on April 3, having wiped her account as part of her 38th birthday celebrations.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The festivities continued as the brides and a dozen friends went on a buddymoon through the French Riviera.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The youth contest for $250,000 — part of the White House's Freedom 250 festivities — featured over 120 competitors drawn from a murky selection process.
    Noah White, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2026

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