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gala

[gay-luh, gal-uh, gah-luh] / ˈgeɪ lə, ˈgæl ə, ˈgɑ lə /




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The 49th Kennedy Center Honors gala will go on despite the recent closure of the Kennedy Center, with the event moving to the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Cruise took the hand of Catherine, Princess of Wales, as they talked and laughed on a black carpet - instead of the traditional red - before the royal gala screening of Digger in Leicester Square.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The people said Xi withdrew at the last minute from the gala held last Saturday in New Delhi on the sidelines of the Brics summit, a gathering of emerging-market nations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The Metropolitan Museum of Art canceled a planned May 2027 exhibit and gala honoring fashion designer John Galliano.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Chuchi came dressed like she was at a gala.

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

Dignitaries and celebrities welcomed it too and Windows became an it-venue for black-tie galas, weddings, fundraisers and hell-raisers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Trump and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been known acquaintances for years—or whatever it’s called when two rich and famous dudes in entertainment are often invited to the same charity events, galas, and afterparties.

From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026

Designers cater to an extremely exclusive clientele able to purchase pieces for thousands of dollars intended for red carpets, galas, weddings or other public events.

From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026

Following the galas, Salonen began the first regular L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025

She was often featured in the society pages of newspapers and magazines, attending balls and galas.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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