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
After devastating wildfires forced many families to relocate, the price of prom tickets had become a major concern.
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Ronnie Li, USA Today, 11 June 2025
In part two of her conversation with her 15-year-old son Elliott on her podcast Barely Famous, the two talked about the teen's difficult coming-out experience after photos of him and his prom date were leaked online.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 10 June 2025
Your future child will be wearing that to prom and bragging about their momma.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
The prom is open to LGBTQIA+ high school juniors and seniors throughout the state, according to the Health Collective.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Ronnie Li, USA Today, 11 June 2025
In part two of her conversation with her 15-year-old son Elliott on her podcast Barely Famous, the two talked about the teen's difficult coming-out experience after photos of him and his prom date were leaked online.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 10 June 2025
Your future child will be wearing that to prom and bragging about their momma.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
The prom is open to LGBTQIA+ high school juniors and seniors throughout the state, according to the Health Collective.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
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His beautiful meditative modern dance meets Japanese butoh piece, Welcome to Asbestos Hall, was inspired by Tatsumi Hijikata’s original Asbestos Studio, a 1960s Tokyo experimental arts space.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The record fell within his Afrobeats, dance vibe, which is fitting for the summer.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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The film screened at over 90 festivals, received 17 awards, and is currently featured on The New Yorker Screening Room and the Criterion Channel.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The duo took the festival’s stage just before Kneecap, another band that has been outspoken in its support of Palestinians amid Israel’s war on Hamas.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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So, the point guard doesn't have to give up the ball and get it back.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury and Monique Billings #25 of the Golden State Valkyries both attempt to catch the ball during the second quarter at PHX Arena on May 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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