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
Cannes Film Festival organizers have urged all staffers to remain politically neutral while on the job in a series of guidelines sent out ahead of this evening’s opening night gala.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The brand will also honor the anniversaries of its long-standing ambassadors Andie MacDowell, who has been a spokesperson for 40 years, and Eva Longoria, marking her 20th year, during a gala dinner on Wednesday.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Grammy-winning jazz pop vocalist Laufey reflected on feeling at home among those gathered at the gala.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 May 2025
The photograph was taken at a gala for Penny hosted on Friday by his lawyer Thomas Kenniff, Kenniff told Newsweek.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The brand will also honor the anniversaries of its long-standing ambassadors Andie MacDowell, who has been a spokesperson for 40 years, and Eva Longoria, marking her 20th year, during a gala dinner on Wednesday.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Grammy-winning jazz pop vocalist Laufey reflected on feeling at home among those gathered at the gala.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 May 2025
The photograph was taken at a gala for Penny hosted on Friday by his lawyer Thomas Kenniff, Kenniff told Newsweek.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gala
Noun
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The festival will unfold across the Qatari capital of Doha.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Fans shared several videos of Pascal’s antics at the famed festival, where the actor could be seen laughing and playfighting with Phoenix, 50, smiling with Stone, 36, and — as per usual — being the life of the party.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Inspired by traditional countryside festivities, the garden is a sensory celebration of land and heritage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The two shared a particularly special moment during the festivities when the 8 Mile star joined the bride on the dance floor for a traditional father-daughter dance.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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