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
For instance, DAFs cannot be used to buy tickets to galas or charitable events, which would be partially deductible if the taxpayer bought it directly from a charity, according to Perez.
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Bessette-Kennedy favored practical shoes for moving through her neighborhood (walking the dog, running errands), reserving heels for galas and other more formal occasions.
—Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
For those who followed her in magazines and galas, that period of mourning was also reflected in her closet.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 Jan. 2026
Not our secrets — not at galas!
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Here are all the parties, galas, and events happening during Grammy Week 2026, which will be regularly updated with new events.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Equally iconic were its galas and benefit luncheons— events as memorable as the department store itself.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
The strategy has worked—the film is doing well at the box office—but Chalamet’s energy has vibed uncomfortably with the fusty atmosphere of awards-season campaigning, where glad-handing with showbiz retirees and eating rubber chicken at galas is still very much the norm.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Clients began asking for centerpieces and custom floral work that matched the scale of weddings, galas and community celebrations.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Bessette-Kennedy favored practical shoes for moving through her neighborhood (walking the dog, running errands), reserving heels for galas and other more formal occasions.
—Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
For those who followed her in magazines and galas, that period of mourning was also reflected in her closet.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 Jan. 2026
Not our secrets — not at galas!
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Here are all the parties, galas, and events happening during Grammy Week 2026, which will be regularly updated with new events.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Equally iconic were its galas and benefit luncheons— events as memorable as the department store itself.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
The strategy has worked—the film is doing well at the box office—but Chalamet’s energy has vibed uncomfortably with the fusty atmosphere of awards-season campaigning, where glad-handing with showbiz retirees and eating rubber chicken at galas is still very much the norm.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Clients began asking for centerpieces and custom floral work that matched the scale of weddings, galas and community celebrations.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galas
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Visit the chestnut, prosciutto and truffle festivals.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Contemporary galleries like Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Edition One Gallery, and GF Contemporary, all of which are women-owned, add to the mix, highlighting innovative art from around the world and presenting an exciting calendar of art exhibitions, festivals, and shows.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vince Young Steakhouse closed Sunday after 15 years in downtown Austin, ending the run of a restaurant that became a fixture for business dinners, celebrations and convention traffic.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Young Miko has officially joined the celebrations of the 2026 Super Bowl.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
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The reopening festivities came together in just a couple months’ time, with a marketing campaign that Trotter acknowledges did not generate much hype in advance.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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While the focus is on helping singles find their match, couples are welcome to enjoy the festivities and help support their single friends.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Galas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galas. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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