formals

noun

plural of formal
as in proms
a social gathering for dancing he asked her to the formal at the end of the year

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  1. proms
  2. dances
  3. festivities
  4. festivals
Noun
  • In addition to showing up everywhere, from festivals to parades and weddings to proms, the Wienermobile has also helped people, including Drew Barrymore, celebrate their birthdays over the decades with special stops made in their honor.
    — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Dunkin’ Prom, which funds alternative proms for teens who may have missed theirs for medical reasons and lastly, grants to customize hospital spaces to create joy.
    — Zuri Primos June 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
Definition of proms
Noun
  • The dancing kicked off with Zuckerman and Montgomery’s first dance before family dances brought another emotional layer to the night.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Their movements are sometimes like gymnastics, sometimes like folk dances, sometimes like kung fu, sometimes like disco.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • Wedding festivities took place over four days and began in a city hundreds of miles away, to which my wife and I traveled.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The plants grew in popularity in the first half of the 20th century because of their use as corsages at college homecoming parades and festivities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • Details about the two festivals will be forthcoming soon, the estate said.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Pop star and makeup artist have been turning out consistently surprising and breathtakingly beautiful makeup looks as Larsson travels the world performing at various festivals.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of festivals
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