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
The Summer Sandal Quince 14K Gold Everyday Hoops Slim Aarons, one of the most famous high-society photographers of the 20th century, is known for capturing the fashion and fun of Palm Beach galas, parties, and balls.
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
In the early 1990s, the English photographer Dafydd Jones was in New York shooting penthouse dinner parties and galas.
—airmail.news, 1 Mar. 2025
This is, after all, the place of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and UJA galas and the Shoah Foundation (if not necessarily, as was all too clear several years ago, of an inclusive Academy museum).
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
The company, however, does far more than write checks or sponsor tables at fundraising galas.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The irony is, the lack of general formality may also be why occasions that do demand dress-up today, like weddings and galas, are given such attention.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Where New Orleans offers glittering, over-the-top galas and grandiose, orchestrated parades, in this region, homegrown events equal truck-bed concerts and krewe members on horseback.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
When hosted annually, events like galas, 5k runs or walks, silent auctions, concerts, and sports tournaments are fantastic ways to connect with donors and raise funds.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Several events — including premieres and awards galas — have been postponed in the wake of the fires that have engulfed portions of Southern California.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
In the early 1990s, the English photographer Dafydd Jones was in New York shooting penthouse dinner parties and galas.
—airmail.news, 1 Mar. 2025
This is, after all, the place of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and UJA galas and the Shoah Foundation (if not necessarily, as was all too clear several years ago, of an inclusive Academy museum).
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
The company, however, does far more than write checks or sponsor tables at fundraising galas.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The irony is, the lack of general formality may also be why occasions that do demand dress-up today, like weddings and galas, are given such attention.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Where New Orleans offers glittering, over-the-top galas and grandiose, orchestrated parades, in this region, homegrown events equal truck-bed concerts and krewe members on horseback.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
When hosted annually, events like galas, 5k runs or walks, silent auctions, concerts, and sports tournaments are fantastic ways to connect with donors and raise funds.
—Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Several events — including premieres and awards galas — have been postponed in the wake of the fires that have engulfed portions of Southern California.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galas
Noun
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Also in Santa Barbara, Miami film festivals.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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As one of the key A festivals, Locarno is fully committed to generating new spaces where creativity is welcomed and nurtured.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just ask the cross-gabled cottages, giant schnitzels, and ridiculously involved Oktoberfest celebrations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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She was invited to the celebrations of their 120th and 125th anniversaries, the latter of which featured the unveiling of Kilpin’s memorial stone in the Famedio.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The festivities include powerful vows from Peppermint, a cute dance by the newlyweds, and a sensational performance by a group of incredible Ballroom performers (including social media star — and friend of Beyoncé — Honey Balenciaga).—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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But the festivities were not over.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Galas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galas. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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