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
Most notably, the character never changes her makeup look, no matter the occasion—from the office to galas, her understated look remains consistent.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Hollywood puts on hundreds of events each year — premieres, galas and FYC events — and the majority of the time those red carpets are not recycled.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Demolition began in October to make way for the 90,000-square-foot space for state dinners, galas and other events, which is slated for completion by 2028.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Checks and galas Georgia Republican Party Chair Josh McKoon introduces Clay Fuller after his victory in Tuesday's runoff election.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Mandelman, the president of the board, had the busiest social calendar of all his colleagues for the second year running, accepting tickets to nearly 20 parties, galas, awards ceremonies and luncheons.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
The casino’s 12,000-square-foot event center will be able to host a variety of events, including meetings, conferences, weddings, galas, entertainment and more.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
And the wealthy and powerful will get to enjoy a new ballroom for galas at the White House.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Golf, tennis, yachting, charity galas, vintage cars, and polo Sundays out west remain part of life here.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Hollywood puts on hundreds of events each year — premieres, galas and FYC events — and the majority of the time those red carpets are not recycled.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Demolition began in October to make way for the 90,000-square-foot space for state dinners, galas and other events, which is slated for completion by 2028.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
Checks and galas Georgia Republican Party Chair Josh McKoon introduces Clay Fuller after his victory in Tuesday's runoff election.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Mandelman, the president of the board, had the busiest social calendar of all his colleagues for the second year running, accepting tickets to nearly 20 parties, galas, awards ceremonies and luncheons.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
The casino’s 12,000-square-foot event center will be able to host a variety of events, including meetings, conferences, weddings, galas, entertainment and more.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
And the wealthy and powerful will get to enjoy a new ballroom for galas at the White House.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Golf, tennis, yachting, charity galas, vintage cars, and polo Sundays out west remain part of life here.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galas
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Rodrigo’s Guts tour wrapped in July, but the singer spent the end of summer headlining festivals across the world, including Lollapalooza Paris and the Osheaga Festival in Montreal.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Only a short walk away, visitors can find great restaurants and entertainment, including the Quartier des Spectacles, home to many festivals throughout the year.—
Megan Wallitsch,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The milestone festivities come amid deep political divisions that have seeped into nearly every facet of American life, including how people view the country’s history and identity.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 29-year-old Song reaggravated an oblique injury in spring training, necessitating a rehab assignment with the Chihuahuas after taking part in opening day festivities at Petco Park.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Galas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galas. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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