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
For those who followed her in magazines and galas, that period of mourning was also reflected in her closet.
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 Jan. 2026
Not our secrets — not at galas!
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Jermaine Dupri will open the gala with a DJ set.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
This wasn't just an ordinary gala.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 Jan. 2026
Not our secrets — not at galas!
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Jermaine Dupri will open the gala with a DJ set.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
This wasn't just an ordinary gala.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gala
Noun
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Visit the chestnut, prosciutto and truffle festivals.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The festivities take place at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, which is located about 80 miles from Pittsburgh.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Feb. 2026
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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are set to face off for the NFL title in seven days and will soon travel to the San Francisco area for all of the pregame festivities.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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