galas

plural of gala

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Recent Examples of galas 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 Since opening in the 7th arrondissement in 2000, Chauvin Paris’ founder Éric Chauvin has risen to the fore with his creations for Dior fashion shows and galas at the Opéra Garnier. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galas
Noun
  • The city’s standing as a bastion of British literature, theatre, and classical music means that festivals are also a major draw year-round, like February’s Bath BachFest and the Children’s Literature Festival in September.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the streets of Kabul, preparations for the anniversary celebrations were underway.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The troll comments come after Fox returned to Instagram on April 3, having wiped her account as part of her 38th birthday celebrations.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For the actual Democrat Day festivities featuring party leaders, candidates and officeholders, Welch was a notable no-show.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Leu Gardens invites visitors for an enchanting evening of fairy festivities in a whimsical celebration at Orlando’s 50-acre botanical oasis.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Galas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galas. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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