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gala Synonyms

Another word for gala

Choosing another word for gala depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A festive social occasion, celebration, or elaborate public entertainment, often held as a formal dinner or charity benefit.

Usage Example

"The museum's annual fundraising celebration attracted hundreds of patrons and community leaders."

Strong
celebration
fete
festival
pageant
banquet
soiree
jamboree
fiesta

• adjective (Context 2)

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a festive occasion, celebration, or special public entertainment.

Usage Example

"The symphony orchestra gave a festive performance to mark the opening of the new concert hall."

Strongest
festive
Strong
celebratory
ceremonial
convivial

• noun (Context 3)

A special sporting competition or meet, especially for swimming or athletics, featuring a series of races and events.

Usage Example

"She won two gold medals at the regional swimming meet last Saturday."

Strong
meet
tournament
competition

Opposites of gala

The opposite of gala shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ordinary
everyday
somber
See all opposites of gala

• Nearby Words

gait
gaiter
gal
gala
galactic
galactically
galago

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gala. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gala
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