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
Hewitt, who has endometriosis, brought Davidson as her date to the gala, per Us Weekly.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The festival will culminate in the awards gala on Aug. 17, where winners will be announced.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
At a Democratic leadership gala in Florida in June, Beshear and Senator Cory Booker were the two keynote speakers.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
The actress reportedly met the billionaire, who is the Kering CEO, in 2006 at an Italian gala.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The festival will culminate in the awards gala on Aug. 17, where winners will be announced.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
At a Democratic leadership gala in Florida in June, Beshear and Senator Cory Booker were the two keynote speakers.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
The actress reportedly met the billionaire, who is the Kering CEO, in 2006 at an Italian gala.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gala
Noun
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The festival’s parade was held on Friday and carnival rides and more than a dozen food options were offered daily.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The Runway festival’s jury included Gaspar Noé, Harmony Korine and Jane Rosenthal.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The week of festivities celebrates the league’s history, previews the upcoming season, and honors the newest inductees.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Elgin will be holding a multitude of National Night Out festivities starting at 4 and 5 p.m. and running through 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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