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 lineup is sectioned into galas, signature screenings, special presentation, professional and student competition films, Docs to Watch, Pixels and Pencils, and the Behind the Lens and Below the Line panel series.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
With the holidays quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to delve into booking opportunities to take your brand even farther with festive parties and galas.
—Monica Gomez, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
With the holidays quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to delve into booking opportunities to take your brand even farther with festive parties and galas.
—Monica Gomez, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galas
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Vote for the best Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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This Month in Mississippi chronicled all the work the Alliance was doing in the state, providing resources and education, especially in terms of HIV/AIDS outreach, Pride festivals, and state-level political action.Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Homecoming celebrations at Tuskegee University descended into chaos as a shooting broke out last weekend on the Alabama campus.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Oktoberfest festivities take place the first Saturday in October at Flag Pole Hill north of White Rock Lake.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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The festivities will include a musical tribute honoring Osbourne’s solo career.Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Galas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galas. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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