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 venue has hosted a slew of high-profile galas, corporate events, fashion shows, product launches, immersive experiences and social celebrations.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Lustrous, plush versions are made for galas and black-tie soirées, while a ’90s-style mini feels sleek and of-the-moment.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Better known for its sunnier festival galas at Cannes and Venice, amfAR lands in London for the first time on Friday night with a dinner and auction at the Chancery Rosewood hotel and local girl Joely Richardson on hosting duties.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Johnson is a familiar face at the LFF, having screened his two previous Knives Out flicks as festival galas; however, the wider LFF lineup, the third pieced together by BFI Festivals Director Kristy Matheson, is anything but safe.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Van Dyke clearly has done something right, making it to 99 years old and staying spry enough to attend buzzy charity galas and become a verified gym bro.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Krewes being the social organizations whose members build floats and create costumes and host the parades, parties and galas that make up Mardi Gras, but also holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Photographing stars from David Harbor to Sarah Michelle Gellar, Young was a familiar face at Hollywood premieres, galas and awards show red carpets.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Traditional outreach, like direct mail or high-cost galas, has become irrelevant.
—Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Lustrous, plush versions are made for galas and black-tie soirées, while a ’90s-style mini feels sleek and of-the-moment.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Better known for its sunnier festival galas at Cannes and Venice, amfAR lands in London for the first time on Friday night with a dinner and auction at the Chancery Rosewood hotel and local girl Joely Richardson on hosting duties.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Johnson is a familiar face at the LFF, having screened his two previous Knives Out flicks as festival galas; however, the wider LFF lineup, the third pieced together by BFI Festivals Director Kristy Matheson, is anything but safe.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Van Dyke clearly has done something right, making it to 99 years old and staying spry enough to attend buzzy charity galas and become a verified gym bro.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Krewes being the social organizations whose members build floats and create costumes and host the parades, parties and galas that make up Mardi Gras, but also holidays like Christmas, Easter and Halloween.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Photographing stars from David Harbor to Sarah Michelle Gellar, Young was a familiar face at Hollywood premieres, galas and awards show red carpets.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Traditional outreach, like direct mail or high-cost galas, has become irrelevant.
—Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galas
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As one of Middle Tennessee’s largest fall festivals, the event is packed with family-friendly activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, shopping, arts & crafts, and more.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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That legacy of engagement still defines Valladolid today, keeping Seminci vital as one of Europe’s most socially-aware auteur festivals.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Happy belated birthday to Ashanti and cheers to many more island celebrations with family and friends!—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Oct. 2025
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Vilnius kicks off its Christmas celebrations on November 29 with the lighting of its Cathedral Square tree, whose design and size change every year.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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Spooky celebrators get to partake in Halloween festivities on a Friday this year, offering a change of pace from years past when the holiday falls before a work or school day.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City native, Pyet DeSpain grew up with food at the center of many cultural festivities.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Galas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galas. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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