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 trolley has been used for events like weddings and proms for over a decade.
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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
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
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One standout team was organized by former Elgin Community College President David Sam, who worked with ECC staff on dances representing their cultural music, Fox said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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During the waltz, the first of four dances at Nagano, Grishuk lost her edge on a twizzle and misstepped.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Visit the chestnut, prosciutto and truffle festivals.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Contemporary galleries like Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Edition One Gallery, and GF Contemporary, all of which are women-owned, add to the mix, highlighting innovative art from around the world and presenting an exciting calendar of art exhibitions, festivals, and shows.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vince Young Steakhouse closed Sunday after 15 years in downtown Austin, ending the run of a restaurant that became a fixture for business dinners, celebrations and convention traffic.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Young Miko has officially joined the celebrations of the 2026 Super Bowl.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
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The interception has created countless opportunities for Butler, who has attended Super Bowl festivities and Patriots alumni events over the years.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Richardson, now 45, enjoys All-Star Weekend and is delighted to see the festivities back in the city where his NBA journey started.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Proms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proms. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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