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
In the holiday spirit, venues across South Florida are celebrating with book fairs, tours, exhibitions and galas.
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Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Beyond stand-up, the festival offers an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent competitions, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast tapings, interactive partner activations and much more.
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William Earl,
Variety,
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.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Over the course of a week and half, the fest offers a mind-boggling selection of feature films (118 in all, including a record 103 world premieres), short films, television shows, galas, talks, podcast recordings, and even a Vulture Festival at the Tribeca Festival.
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Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
Luckily, similar to recent amfAR galas here, the weather fitted like long sleeve satin gloves.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Newsome hosted 10 years of galas for Rose Brooks Center, a domestic violence shelter.
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Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
Beyond concerts and other shows, the event space will also be available for weddings, galas and more, according to the company’s news release.
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R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Simone Ashley stunned in Moschino and Prabal Gurung at the 2022 and 2024 galas, respectively.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Beyond stand-up, the festival offers an eclectic mix of sketch and improv performances, panel discussions, intimate conversations with comedy legends, talent competitions, star-studded fundraising galas, film screenings, live podcast tapings, interactive partner activations and much more.
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William Earl,
Variety,
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.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Over the course of a week and half, the fest offers a mind-boggling selection of feature films (118 in all, including a record 103 world premieres), short films, television shows, galas, talks, podcast recordings, and even a Vulture Festival at the Tribeca Festival.
—
Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
Luckily, similar to recent amfAR galas here, the weather fitted like long sleeve satin gloves.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Newsome hosted 10 years of galas for Rose Brooks Center, a domestic violence shelter.
—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
Beyond concerts and other shows, the event space will also be available for weddings, galas and more, according to the company’s news release.
—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Simone Ashley stunned in Moschino and Prabal Gurung at the 2022 and 2024 galas, respectively.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galas
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Most sister city relationships are largely symbolic and volunteer-driven, but many have produced student exchanges, cultural festivals, business delegations and humanitarian partnerships.
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Throughout the city and surrounding suburbs, communities and neighborhoods mark the holiday with their own fireworks, live music, family events and festivals.
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The Sussexes are expected to travel across the Atlantic to join celebrations marking the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 event, according to the BBC.
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The wedding was extra special because just a few days before the celebrations, Cort returned from deployment.
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The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet.
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Also on Monday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani seemed to confirm that at least part of the couple’s wedding festivities will take place in New York over Fourth of July weekend.
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“Galas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galas. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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