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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
Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras.
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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
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
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
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 1932 Berlin, a trans man named Bertie dances the nights away with his friends at the Eldorado Club, the hub of Berlin’s thriving LGBTQ+ community.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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This year festival-goers can tour the world with dances featuring everything from American hip-hop to Ukrainian folk dance.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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While some of the city’s other historic sites don’t currently bring in any revenue, Independence City Manager Troy Anderson said in April, custodial societies at both the Vaile and Bingham-Waggoner properties run frequent tours and throw summer festivals.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Some industry watchers observed that consumers were more interested in smaller, more intimate and more focused beer festivals.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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As classic cars prepare to roll onto the Mother Road and communities across eight states launch centennial celebrations, organizers hope the milestone serves not only as a tribute to history but as a call to preserve what comes next.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Situated high above the town and owned by Princess Vittoria Alliata di Villafranca, a title bestowed on her family in 1609 by the King of Spain, the iconic venue was the perfect choice for the pair's celebrations.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Noun
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This will cause disruptions to outdoor festivities, including people traveling to the World Cup match at Dallas Stadium.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Other family members watched the festivities from the Major General's Office, which overlooks the parade grounds.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Proms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proms. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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