as in celebration
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 gala
Keaton wasn’t the only speaker at the IRE gala to speak on Kirk’s killing.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
What is the function of a gala, then, in the context of this work?
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
With stars like Derek Jeter, Gerrit Cole, and many others involved, the gala raised more than $375,000 in support of the foundation’s mission.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
What is the function of a gala, then, in the context of this work?
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
With stars like Derek Jeter, Gerrit Cole, and many others involved, the gala raised more than $375,000 in support of the foundation’s mission.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gala
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gala
Noun
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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The festival’s crescendo arrives on Saturday, September 27 with Southern Living’s Food & Fire, a sprawling walk-around tasting event at Sloss Furnaces.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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General admission to the festival is $15; children 10 and under are $5; and VIP admission is $50, which includes fast-track entry, a private bar and lounge area.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Highlights from the festivities have included Winfrey and her bestie Gayle King attending a cozy Ralph Lauren show and a cavalcade of stars, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Olivia Wilde, turning out for Michael Kors.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bear star Jeremy Allen White missed the festivities to attend to his best friend's wedding.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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