gala

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ga·la | \ ˈgā-lə

, ˈga-

, ˈgä-

Definition of gala

1 : a festive celebration especially : a public entertainment marking a special occasion

2 capitalized : a medium-sized apple with crisp yellowish-white sweet flesh and a red skin or a golden skin with red striping

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a grand gala celebrating the town's centennial attended the gala celebrating the reopening of the museum

Recent Examples on the Web The gala is the model's second big appearance since she was hospitalized for experiencing stroke-like symptoms due to a blood clot in her brain. — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 May 2022 The annual gala celebrating the sleazy relationship between Beltway power brokers and reporters is back—and the discourse surrounding it is dumber than ever. — Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 29 Apr. 2022 The gala is an official event of the Kentucky Derby Festival and the premier fundraiser for the League. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 7 Apr. 2022 But at its heart, the gala is a celebration of the ties between America and Ireland, with a heavy emphasis on immigration and the American Dream. — Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2022 The black-tie gala was a lively evening of auction bidding, booming musical performances and a meal complete with prime beef filet and limoncello. — Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2022 The annual induction and awards gala is the SHOF’s only major source of revenue. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 8 Mar. 2022 The honorees did not travel to the US, owing to Covid-era concerns and uncertainty, but the fund-raising gala was back in-person, supplemented by an online streaming option. — Brian Stelter, CNN, 19 Nov. 2021 The gala is celebratory but the performance is contemplative. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 16 Nov. 2021 See More

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