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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The collection will be sold on-site at the gala and drop online on April 8, with 100 percent of sales benefiting the FSF.
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The season 21 lead — who attended the gala with her former Dancing with the Stars partner Sasha Farber amid their undefined relationship — previously told PEOPLE her thoughts about the dating show’s hiatus.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, on April 24, the Mujeres Latinas en la Música gala will air on Telemundo, honoring artists who have made an impact in the past year and beyond.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2025
The Reel Works gala celebrates entertainment industry leaders who have worked to improve opportunities for underrepresented communities.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The season 21 lead — who attended the gala with her former Dancing with the Stars partner Sasha Farber amid their undefined relationship — previously told PEOPLE her thoughts about the dating show’s hiatus.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, on April 24, the Mujeres Latinas en la Música gala will air on Telemundo, honoring artists who have made an impact in the past year and beyond.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2025
The Reel Works gala celebrates entertainment industry leaders who have worked to improve opportunities for underrepresented communities.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Gala.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gala. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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