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
Del Norte head coach Jose Soto said his team was missing four starters who opted to go to the prom.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
After celebrating his prom only hours before, Aschkenasy entered the race working off pure adrenaline.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
For Harmon, one of the bright spots was getting to plan her prom as class president—a moment where her classmates were able to come together and enjoy themselves.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 5 June 2025
Azevedo would make his Olympic debut as a player in the 2000 Sydney Games, just months removed from his senior prom.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
After celebrating his prom only hours before, Aschkenasy entered the race working off pure adrenaline.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
For Harmon, one of the bright spots was getting to plan her prom as class president—a moment where her classmates were able to come together and enjoy themselves.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 5 June 2025
Azevedo would make his Olympic debut as a player in the 2000 Sydney Games, just months removed from his senior prom.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 4 June 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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