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
The gala performance itself is scheduled to take place June 28 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Last year’s gala raised a record-breaking $837,125 for those efforts.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
The Bentonville Film Foundation, in collaboration with founding partner, Walmart, and presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola, announced the winners of the 12th edition of the Bentonville Film Festival June 20 at a high-energy awards gala.
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Carole Horst,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Legacy nonprofits need to retire the gala economy and open the books.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Last year’s gala raised a record-breaking $837,125 for those efforts.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
The Bentonville Film Foundation, in collaboration with founding partner, Walmart, and presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola, announced the winners of the 12th edition of the Bentonville Film Festival June 20 at a high-energy awards gala.
—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Legacy nonprofits need to retire the gala economy and open the books.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gala
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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The festival was more than entertaining and marked a new chapter for the society.
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For nearly two weeks and counting, fans from around the globe have poured into the United States, Canada and Mexico, filling stadiums, fan festivals and watch parties across the 16 host cities.
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Multiple vendors were also out for the late-night festivities.
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The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet.
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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