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
Betty Moe recalled her Oak Lawn High School prom in 1961 at Willowbrook.
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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
When Laura’s ex-boyfriend Bobby (Dana Ashbrook), who’s now a cop, sees Laura’s prom picture for the first time in years, he’s immediately moved to tears—a flash of that distinctly Lynchian soaring sentimentality, the kind that can feel unnerving to watch.
—K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
It was decided that the prom would take place at Valley Ballroom on Saturday, April 19th.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
There, his biggest concern was preparing for a dance or the senior prom.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
When Laura’s ex-boyfriend Bobby (Dana Ashbrook), who’s now a cop, sees Laura’s prom picture for the first time in years, he’s immediately moved to tears—a flash of that distinctly Lynchian soaring sentimentality, the kind that can feel unnerving to watch.
—K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
It was decided that the prom would take place at Valley Ballroom on Saturday, April 19th.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
There, his biggest concern was preparing for a dance or the senior prom.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
Noun
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Another venerable Caribbean Carnival tradition is the breakfast party, which on paper sounds like bona-fide madness: wake up in the middle of the night, go to a nice venue, drink and dance until the sun rises, eat a gluttonous drunken breakfast, then return home to get back in bed and knock out.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Norah is sitting on a chair while her sister looks up to her and dances to the song.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This year’s festival was Tricia Tuttle’s first at the helm.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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That festival is no more but there are plenty of others, notably the two decade-old Flytime Fest in Lagos, which is stellar for cool crowds, energizing performances and overall pride in the musical genius of Africa.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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By combining lifting and lymphatic techniques, the ball also decongests the skin and reduces puffiness around the eyes.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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Makes a really good play on the first ball hit out to left-center field.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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