proms

plural of prom

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Recent Examples of proms 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 The trolley has been used for events like weddings and proms for over a decade. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proms
Noun
  • Speirs began moving and grooving between innings, choreographing dances for each player’s walk-up song.
    Abigail Dollins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But instead, Lee traded in school dances, graduations and family birthdays for connections all around the world.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Java Films, which took worldwide distribution rights in January, has also revealed a mid-October release for the film, which has played a string of festivals including Austin, Palm Springs and Cleveland.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In her downtime, the singer has also attended award shows, film and music festivals, and fashion shows, all while showing off an array of designer shoes.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Before the viral goal celebrations, the Norwegian striker ordered Normatec boots off the Hyperice website on his own dime.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The department approved the policy shortly before the Fourth of July to allow officers to wear the hats during the city’s holiday celebrations.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The festivities started in 1841, and today’s visitors enjoy some of the same activities, like animal exhibitions and farm product demonstrations.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The eclipse also coincides with the village’s annual patron saint festivities, when around 500 former residents return home.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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