as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
attended the gala celebrating the reopening of the museum
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Recent Examples of gala
The second Con Cora Land gala brought that mission back to Miami with a guest list that included Alicia Keys and Ciara.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Mar. 2026
Community health center puts on gala TrueCare, a nonprofit community health center serving North San Diego and South Riverside counties, will put on its annual ILLUMINATION Gala, themed Bright Beautiful Lives, on April 18 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
This leaderboard breaks down who’s accumulated enough of the memecoin to attend the gala luncheon and other festivities.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The news came at Taco Bell’s Live Más Live gala March 10, during which the company introduced more than 20 new menu items — though the under-eye patches are the only non-edibles being rolled out.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Mar. 2026
Community health center puts on gala TrueCare, a nonprofit community health center serving North San Diego and South Riverside counties, will put on its annual ILLUMINATION Gala, themed Bright Beautiful Lives, on April 18 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
This leaderboard breaks down who’s accumulated enough of the memecoin to attend the gala luncheon and other festivities.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The news came at Taco Bell’s Live Más Live gala March 10, during which the company introduced more than 20 new menu items — though the under-eye patches are the only non-edibles being rolled out.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gala
Noun
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Schoolteachers are girding to address students’ questions, anger and confusion over a figure whose name and books are deeply embedded in state curriculum and celebrations.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Join us at the Four Seasons for a celebration where cuisine meets culture.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Special late-night trains depart about an hour after each show on each day of the music festival.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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From the sweet and pungent Cipolla Rossa di Tropea festival in Ricadi to chestnut fairs in the mountains, these gatherings are a lively, delicious way to connect with the region’s culture and flavors.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bringing joy to the airport In 2020, PDX was celebrating the opening of a new concourse and invited the llamas from Mountain Peaks to join the festivities.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Many communities canceled festivities following the crackdown on protesters in January, while others have organized smaller, quieter versions of the usually joyous celebration.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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