1
: a festive celebration
especially
: a public entertainment marking a special occasion
2
Gala
: a medium-sized apple with crisp yellowish-white sweet flesh and a red skin or a golden skin with red striping
gala
adjective
Examples of gala in a Sentence
a grand gala celebrating the town's centennial
attended the gala celebrating the reopening of the museum
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These pieces have occasionally sold for top dollar—one painting went for $425,000 at a gala in Cannes last year—but they have been met with a less warm reception from the press.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The pair sparked dating rumors in September 2017 after stepping out together to the Grammy Museum's annual gala.
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Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The black-tie gala event will be held at the Molino Stucky in Venice and will include exclusive musical performances and a live auction of contemporary artworks and unique experiences.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The Hollywood Reporter came out on top at the 68th Southern California Journalism Awards, which were handed out at a gala ceremony Sunday night at the the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
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Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The pair sparked dating rumors in September 2017 after stepping out together to the Grammy Museum's annual gala.
—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The black-tie gala event will be held at the Molino Stucky in Venice and will include exclusive musical performances and a live auction of contemporary artworks and unique experiences.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The Hollywood Reporter came out on top at the 68th Southern California Journalism Awards, which were handed out at a gala ceremony Sunday night at the the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gala
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gala. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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