galas

plural of gala

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of galas Past galas have taken place in major destinations across the world, including Cannes, Paris, Marbella, London, Geneva, Monaco, Dubai, and Miami. Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 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
  • Money, brand deals, sponsorships, festivals, private shows, relationships and access.
    William Earl, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • His short films have won awards at genre festivals, Fantasia, Fantastic Fest, and FrightFest among them.
    Brent Lang, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • They have frequently been seen at Swift’s side — at Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs games, out to dinner, at Swift’s birthday celebrations, Este’s New Year’s Eve wedding, and Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Bergdorf Goodman isn’t going to let its 125th anniversary celebrations pass by without some fancy shoes.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Mexican-American musician turned 51, and fulfilled his lifelong dream of performing at the country’s main public square, the Zócalo, during the Mexican Independence Day festivities.
    Natalia Cano, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Reacher kicks off the festivities by placing a propane tank in a hallway then shooting it once a curious henchman gets close.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

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

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