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 gala will benefit current and former foster children in the San Diego area.
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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Jeter offered his assessment of Volpe during a recent charity gala hosted by his former teammate, CC Sabathia.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Taking Punk to the Masses exhibit after 14 years, with a farewell gala planned for September 6.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
The gala, which is an annual fundraiser supporting TIFF‘s core mission of cinema’s transformative power in real life, honored the outstanding impact of leading industry members.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Jeter offered his assessment of Volpe during a recent charity gala hosted by his former teammate, CC Sabathia.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Taking Punk to the Masses exhibit after 14 years, with a farewell gala planned for September 6.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
The gala, which is an annual fundraiser supporting TIFF‘s core mission of cinema’s transformative power in real life, honored the outstanding impact of leading industry members.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gala
Noun
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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The film has played more than 100 festivals internationally and is distributed by Kino Lorber.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Sep. 2025
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The festival also features art vendors, local talent, food trucks and, for kids, face painting, bubbles and bouncy houses.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Highlights from the festivities have included Winfrey and her bestie Gayle King attending a cozy Ralph Lauren show and a cavalcade of stars, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Olivia Wilde, turning out for Michael Kors.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bear star Jeremy Allen White missed the festivities to attend to his best friend's wedding.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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