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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Celebrate milestones while wearing a beautiful dress that are perfect for weddings, galas, graduations and more.
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Alisa Rendor, StyleCaster, 22 July 2025
The Oscar winner was also lauded at TIFF’s awards gala.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2025
The rapper arrived at her first Pete and Thomas Foundation gala with her new boyfriend and a classic beauty look.
—Essence, 18 July 2025
Presented annually at the WWD Honors gala, the John B. Fairchild Honor celebrates individuals whose creativity, vision and careers have left an enduring impact on the global fashion industry.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
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Alisa Rendor, StyleCaster, 22 July 2025
The Oscar winner was also lauded at TIFF’s awards gala.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2025
The rapper arrived at her first Pete and Thomas Foundation gala with her new boyfriend and a classic beauty look.
—Essence, 18 July 2025
Presented annually at the WWD Honors gala, the John B. Fairchild Honor celebrates individuals whose creativity, vision and careers have left an enduring impact on the global fashion industry.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
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The new agreement expands the current relationship into all five verticals of AEG’s business: venues, festivals, touring, the AXS ticketing platform and sports teams, and makes Amex the official payment partner of AEG at 40 properties on four continents.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The festival runs from 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. all three days; admission is free until 4 p.m. Friday, and until 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The audience, limited to 15 people per performance, joins Irina’s birthday festivities during the opening scene; attendees are invited to eat cake and drink champagne, with some sitting at the dinner table and others scattered around the room.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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No announcement as to Kesha’s potential involvement in the festivities has been released, however.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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