galas

plural of gala

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of galas The eveningwear collection is designed for red carpets, galas, black-tie celebrations and other memorable occasions. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 She was named to Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in sports this year and has been a ubiquitous presence on red carpets and at major sporting events and galas. Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 They’ve since been photographed together at the Tribeca Festival, the 2024 Academy Awards, the 2025 Cannes festival, and various other galas and dinners. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galas
Noun
  • Explosions involving pyrotechnics are common in Mexico, where fireworks are frequently used in street celebrations and religious festivals.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Film festivals are really incredibly important for films like this.
    Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The strike hit the room where the women were due to be served dinner, but at the time, celebrations were only just getting started, Mallahi said.
    Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The eveningwear collection is designed for red carpets, galas, black-tie celebrations and other memorable occasions.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Reggie started in 2019, taking turns with Noah for pregame festivities.
    Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Florida State’s band completed its pregame festivities, including Chief Osceola’s planting the spear atop Renegade at midfield after the coin toss.
    David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Galas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galas. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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