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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The Intracoastal Waterway property started life as a mid-1950s Phillips 66 gas station, then steadily expanded, adding an eatery and then a resort hotel, and cementing its place as the singular 1960s-era Fort Lauderdale setting to celebrate special events from Mother’s Day to proms to weddings.
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
On Wednesday, ’80s songstress Taylor Dayne showed up to perform two songs for Joan Vassos’s first group date, which mimicked a prom night straight out of the John Hughes canon.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Rih put a 2024 spin on the '00s with her updo and choppy baby bangs, paired with a white collared gown and tons of diamonds and pearls—less prom, more couture.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
Newell wore a strapless pink gown for the occasion, and Bowers’ pink boutonniere complemented his prom date’s dress.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
On Wednesday, ’80s songstress Taylor Dayne showed up to perform two songs for Joan Vassos’s first group date, which mimicked a prom night straight out of the John Hughes canon.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Rih put a 2024 spin on the '00s with her updo and choppy baby bangs, paired with a white collared gown and tons of diamonds and pearls—less prom, more couture.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Dec. 2024
Newell wore a strapless pink gown for the occasion, and Bowers’ pink boutonniere complemented his prom date’s dress.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prom
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Throughout the day, visitors can wander between stages with live music from Celtic rock bands, witness dance competitions, see border collie demonstrations and learn about Scottish heritage while exploring clans.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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That era of Yolanda Quartey is now here with My Way (out today), a five-track mix of dance music and Eighties pop-R&B that marks a gentle but determined departure from her prior two albums: More Janet Jackson than Dolly Parton.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Dating back to 2014, Neymar was either injured or conveniently suspended when the festival rolled around.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Troubled indie Western Rust was finally unveiled at the Camerimage cinematography festival in Poland late last year with a sombre world premiere.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Wildcats received the ball underneath their own hoop with 0.7 seconds remaining in overtime with the score tied at 74.—
Jack Vita,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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Most football fans associate towels with players who need to catch the ball like Brown, who routinely wears a towel.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Prom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prom. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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