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
Princess Isabella turned 18 on April 21, and the Danish Royal House released her first official gala portraits to mark the milestone.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Her narrative arc from bit player to name in lights coincides with a deep dive into Hollywood’s star making machinery: ad-pub boys, gossip columnists, proto-paparazzi, and gala premieres.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
Anne Hand, gala organizer, said that since The Kentucky Derby thoroughbred horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., is on the same day as the gala this year, organizers decided to pair the two events.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, was awarded at a gala performance on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and featured some of the biggest names in comedy, including David Letterman, Sarah Silverman, and John Mulaney who celebrated O’Brien.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Her narrative arc from bit player to name in lights coincides with a deep dive into Hollywood’s star making machinery: ad-pub boys, gossip columnists, proto-paparazzi, and gala premieres.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025
Anne Hand, gala organizer, said that since The Kentucky Derby thoroughbred horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., is on the same day as the gala this year, organizers decided to pair the two events.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
The prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, was awarded at a gala performance on March 23 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and featured some of the biggest names in comedy, including David Letterman, Sarah Silverman, and John Mulaney who celebrated O’Brien.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gala
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Your guide to 2025's biggest music tours and festivals Grammys 2025: Complete winners list The Las Vegas event will air live Monday, May 26, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The festival will screen 10 works featuring Garfield, eight of which will be projected from 35mm prints.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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Cambodian community hosts festivities The Cambodian community is celebrating Khmer New Year and the harvest season with festivities that reflect Buddhist customs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-27 at Colina del Sol Park, 5295 52nd Place.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The festivities surrounding the ceremony will also extend beyond the awards.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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