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 venue has hosted a slew of high-profile galas, corporate events, fashion shows, product launches, immersive experiences and social celebrations.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Lustrous, plush versions are made for galas and black-tie soirées, while a ’90s-style mini feels sleek and of-the-moment.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Better known for its sunnier festival galas at Cannes and Venice, amfAR lands in London for the first time on Friday night with a dinner and auction at the Chancery Rosewood hotel and local girl Joely Richardson on hosting duties.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Johnson is a familiar face at the LFF, having screened his two previous Knives Out flicks as festival galas; however, the wider LFF lineup, the third pieced together by BFI Festivals Director Kristy Matheson, is anything but safe.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Van Dyke clearly has done something right, making it to 99 years old and staying spry enough to attend buzzy charity galas and become a verified gym bro.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Krewes being the social organizations whose members build floats and create costumes and host the parades, parties and galas that make up Mardi Gras, but also holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Photographing stars from David Harbor to Sarah Michelle Gellar, Young was a familiar face at Hollywood premieres, galas and awards show red carpets.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Traditional outreach, like direct mail or high-cost galas, has become irrelevant.
—Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Lustrous, plush versions are made for galas and black-tie soirées, while a ’90s-style mini feels sleek and of-the-moment.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Better known for its sunnier festival galas at Cannes and Venice, amfAR lands in London for the first time on Friday night with a dinner and auction at the Chancery Rosewood hotel and local girl Joely Richardson on hosting duties.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Johnson is a familiar face at the LFF, having screened his two previous Knives Out flicks as festival galas; however, the wider LFF lineup, the third pieced together by BFI Festivals Director Kristy Matheson, is anything but safe.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Van Dyke clearly has done something right, making it to 99 years old and staying spry enough to attend buzzy charity galas and become a verified gym bro.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Krewes being the social organizations whose members build floats and create costumes and host the parades, parties and galas that make up Mardi Gras, but also holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Photographing stars from David Harbor to Sarah Michelle Gellar, Young was a familiar face at Hollywood premieres, galas and awards show red carpets.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Traditional outreach, like direct mail or high-cost galas, has become irrelevant.
—Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galas
Noun
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December brings warm days, lush landscapes, and vibrant local festivals.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film was shown at the Netherlands, Berlin and Miami film festivals, according to The Hollywood Reporter, and in 2018 was released on DVD in Germany.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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And while one-off gifts the likes of a new shoulder bag or a fleece jacket are great options, sometimes dragging out the celebrations, in the form of the top advent calendars of 2025, is the best way to ensure your giftee has a holiday to remember.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even in San Andrés Mixquic, known for its traditional celebrations, some wear the sort of spooky Halloween costumes sold in the United States, although local families themselves do not dress up.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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But for Saturday night, Folsom Field’s festivities appeared less a postseason push and more like a season coming apart at the seams.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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This year, give your neighbors a front-row seat to your front-yard festivities.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Galas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galas. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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