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proms

noun

plural of prom

as in dances

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 proms 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 Their stores specialize in dresses for proms, weddings, special occasions and quinceañeras. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 That philosophy extends across the property and informs its relationship with the local community, many of whom experienced the hotel through proms, weddings and milestone events over the decades. — Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Year after year, high school proms become more over the top, from elaborate prom-posals to full-on photoshoots. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 12 May 2026 In a memo to the Board of Education last week, King outlined how a nonattendance day would have affected more than 200 schools, including events such AP testing, proms and senior nights. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 Fast forward 16 years, and members are in hiding in a sanctuary city in the forests of Northern California while life goes on for everyone else in the form of proms and getting stoned. — Gustavo Arellano, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026 The nearby Hilton Hotel held proms and homecomings, according to Collins. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026

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The middle two dances represented the flipside of Danchig-Waring’s identity, as a collaborator alongside choreographers in the present moment.

— Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Ward’s interest in making his own dances came as a practical necessity.

— Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

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In 1973, Dale and Alonzo launched Brockman Gallery Productions, a nonprofit that produced outdoor exhibitions, film festivals and community classes.

— Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The company subsequently expanded into producing projects by other filmmakers, building relationships through international festivals, distribution and co-production partnerships.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

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