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
Winners will be revealed during an awards gala February 28 at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
In the past, the center used to host an annual gala and golf tournament to help generate funds and a fundraising committee will be looking into new ways to assist the center going forward.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the outpouring of support, the funds raised at the gala will allow SCC to leave a legacy of enabling students to achieve their educational and personal dreams.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The strategy has worked—the film is doing well at the box office—but Chalamet’s energy has vibed uncomfortably with the fusty atmosphere of awards-season campaigning, where glad-handing with showbiz retirees and eating rubber chicken at galas is still very much the norm.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
In the past, the center used to host an annual gala and golf tournament to help generate funds and a fundraising committee will be looking into new ways to assist the center going forward.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the outpouring of support, the funds raised at the gala will allow SCC to leave a legacy of enabling students to achieve their educational and personal dreams.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The strategy has worked—the film is doing well at the box office—but Chalamet’s energy has vibed uncomfortably with the fusty atmosphere of awards-season campaigning, where glad-handing with showbiz retirees and eating rubber chicken at galas is still very much the norm.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gala
Noun
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When news of Maduro’s removal first spread on social media early that Saturday morning, many banged pots and pans in celebration.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three has often spoken about the importance of family time, frequently sharing glimpses of celebrations and milestones with her children on social media.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The park behind the festival may or may not be open for ice climbing, and there will be no on-ice clinics.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Last year, Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson — who went public with their relationship a couple months prior — were spotted together at the festival before separately taking the stage for culinary demonstrations.—
Melody Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Even after a season of festivities, morale can be low and burnout can be high.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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The anniversary festivities appeared to also take place at The Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills as Windey shared a snap of the hotel's logo as latte art.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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