as in dance
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 prom
Meanwhile, Liam’s prom date Silvana matched him by crowning her black pixie cut with a hot pink accent on the top of her head.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
One week after Clintondale High School canceled its prom, community members and volunteers have put together an event.
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Julia Avant,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
The prom theme was a combination of the 1980s and under-the-sea, which led to a variety of colorful outfits.
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Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
The stores sell dresses for proms, special occasions and quinceañeras, a Latin American rite of passage celebrating a young girl’s 15th birthday and her transition to adulthood.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prom
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
One week after Clintondale High School canceled its prom, community members and volunteers have put together an event.
—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
The prom theme was a combination of the 1980s and under-the-sea, which led to a variety of colorful outfits.
—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
The stores sell dresses for proms, special occasions and quinceañeras, a Latin American rite of passage celebrating a young girl’s 15th birthday and her transition to adulthood.
—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for prom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
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The 200-person affair counted among its guests Kardashian family friend LaLa Anthony, West pals Common and first dance-singer John Legend (with wife Chrissy Teigen) as well as Bocelli, who sang Kardashian down the aisle.
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The song has since soundtracked countless proposals and first dances for Swifties and their betrothed all over the world.
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The festival was more than entertaining and marked a new chapter for the society.
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For nearly two weeks and counting, fans from around the globe have poured into the United States, Canada and Mexico, filling stadiums, fan festivals and watch parties across the 16 host cities.
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According to The New York Times, Swift and Kelce's plans allegedly include a smaller gathering of about 100 people on July 2, as well as a larger celebration with around 1,000 guests on July 3.
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All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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