galas

noun

plural of gala
as in festivals
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 galas The Motown Museum, based in Detroit, said Bradford Hobbs often attended its exhibit openings, Founder's Day celebrations and galas. — CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 When the story moves into the season’s elaborate galas, Richardson-Whitfield embraces the grandeur and romanticism associated with the series. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Art fairs, collectors’ homes, artists’ studios, galas… The film is a welcoming and entertaining dive amongst the 1% and explores the complicated relationship between artists and commerce. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Fancy events like weddings and galas require something a bit more elevated, and this halter maxi dress is the perfect pick. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 28 July 2026 The Toronto International Film Festival (September 10-20) continues its rollout of announcements this week, with the Platform section, galas, special presentations, and opening night already in place. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 This model sounds good and sells well at galas and fundraisers. — Thomas J. Dart, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 But there’s another Basquiat collector, someone a lot less famous than Griffin, someone who has never appeared on the ARTnews Top 200 Collector List, who doesn’t yet sit on museum boards or get honored at galas. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 In the holiday spirit, venues across South Florida are celebrating with book fairs, tours, exhibitions and galas. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galas
  1. festivals
  2. celebrations
  3. festivities
Noun
  • Watts was also scheduled to perform at both the Shambala and Greenbelt festivals in Northamptonshire, England, this week, but his name has since been wiped from their websites.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than approaching films through festivals, streaming platforms, or theatrical circuits, Arbelos chose to think in decades rather than release windows.
    — José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • Festivities for the union lasted three days amid celebrations around the country in honor of the pair.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The house has been the site of jam sessions and musical creation, community festivals and celebrations and ongoing efforts to engage the city's youth in music.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • Once the hour is up, the sound of a cannon blast marks the end of festivities and crowds wash off at communal showers nearby.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The festivities have included shows in New York City, and upcoming gigs in Los Angeles, Paris, and London, a series of pop-up events and activations, and even a run of commemorative library cards with the Brooklyn Public Library system.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of festivities

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“Galas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galas. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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