gala
adjective
festive; festal; showy.
galas
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pluralof gala.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She was named to Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in sports in 2026 and has been a ubiquitous presence on red carpets, major sporting events and galas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Before they were squabbling in court and attending fashion galas, today’s masters of the universe built their names on engineering, coding and hard-charging leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
There have been security incidents at big-ticket galas before, most notably when a couple of fame-seekers crashed a state dinner in the first year of the Obama administration.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 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
I saw so many children suffering still—why should I be enjoying galas and ceremonies?
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
