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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The series celebrates a household that dances, laughs, and experiments together.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
8 Jan. 2026 -
However, French officials’ tolerance of petit marronage allowed for the forging of maroon and slave connections across the island, as people gathered for religious ceremonies or dances, building networks that were useful at the time and would become vital in the future.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
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November brings a full calendar of festivals celebrating the coastal city, including the Foo Foo Festival, a 12-day arts and culture event with activities from Pensacola Beach to the historic streets of downtown and out to Perdido Key.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cartagena’s rich Afro-Colombian heritage pulses through its art, festivals, and everyday life, offering Black women travelers a meaningful way to connect with the region’s cultural legacy.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Queen Mary of Denmark’s velvet look was a stark shift from her New Year’s Day celebrations ensemble, also featuring pieces by Høvring.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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City commissioners showed interest in implementing drone shows for its Fourth of July Spectacular and New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown celebrations, possibly in lieu of traditional fireworks in the future.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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On September 27, the Goop founder got all dressed up for her birthday festivities in Portofino, Italy.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Playing into the formal black-tie feel of the night, Meghan Markle rolled up to the festivities wearing a demure—but very chic—black ensemble.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Proms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proms. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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