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
To that end, its inaugural gala was less of a traditional fundraising event, instead blending creativity with action to close the $711 billion nature finance gap.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Good works Higher Ground Youth and Family Services raised $565,000 at its fundraising gala.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The black-tie gala, which began three years ago, has become a popular event in the city, like the Detroit Auto Show’s annual charity preview.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The opening night gala, headlined by the world premiere of Daniel Hendler’s 27 Nights, kicked off the Friday festivities on Spain’s northern coast.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Good works Higher Ground Youth and Family Services raised $565,000 at its fundraising gala.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The black-tie gala, which began three years ago, has become a popular event in the city, like the Detroit Auto Show’s annual charity preview.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The opening night gala, headlined by the world premiere of Daniel Hendler’s 27 Nights, kicked off the Friday festivities on Spain’s northern coast.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gala
Noun
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Their collaboration captured the spirit of the Biennale, where memory and healing mingled with celebration.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this fall, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Submissions for the 2026 festival are now open, with a full rundown of rules, eligibility and deadlines available HERE.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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In November, the band will host its now-annual festival in Miramar Beach, Florida.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Berners-Lee raised his two children in nearby Lexington, the cradle of the American Revolution, and rose early for the annual Patriots’ Day festivities.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pawpaws, guavas, and persimmons can add a spicy tropical flair to drinks like the Gin Fizz, Collins, and Old Fashioned, while cranberry adds a splash of tartness and festivity to margaritas and Palomas.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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