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gala

[gey-luh, gal-uh, gah-luh] / ˈgeɪ lə, ˈgæl ə, ˈgɑ lə /
ADJECTIVE
celebratory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
festive joyful
STRONG
gay
WEAK
bright colorful convivial festal happy jovial merry
NOUN
festival
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bash celebration dance festivity fiesta function jamboree pageant prom shindig
STRONG
affair ball blast blowout carnival clambake do fete hop party roast stag to-do
WEAK
get-together moveable feast wingding

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Around 17.9 million people saw political thriller "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, take home the top prize at Hollywood's premier awards gala on Sunday.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The news came at Taco Bell’s Live Más Live gala March 10, during which the company introduced more than 20 new menu items — though the under-eye patches are the only non-edibles being rolled out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

She will open the season, with a gala conducted by Teddy Abrams, who becomes artistic director of the Ojai Festival next season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Touted as "a girls' weekend like no other", Meghan will speak at a gala dinner, with VIP ticket holders to get front-row seats and a group photo with the duchess.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Chuchi came dressed like she was at a gala.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya