as in dinner
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
a regale to honor the retiring Supreme Court justice
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as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco
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Recent Examples of regale
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Since Perry's passing in October 2023, Kudrow and her castmates have been regaling fans with stories of their beloved friend and costar.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Brody worked the room like an architect with a plan, getting animated in a discussion with Board of Governors member Rita Wilson and then regaling SAG Award orator Jane Fonda at the bar.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
One hundred years from now — if artificial intelligence hasn’t put journalists out of work — a future writer might regale us with the story of the next Cecile Steele.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Kreeger’s background Born an only child in New York City, Kreeger regaled guests with his stories bridging his work in the legal and musical communities.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Since Perry's passing in October 2023, Kudrow and her castmates have been regaling fans with stories of their beloved friend and costar.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Brody worked the room like an architect with a plan, getting animated in a discussion with Board of Governors member Rita Wilson and then regaling SAG Award orator Jane Fonda at the bar.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
One hundred years from now — if artificial intelligence hasn’t put journalists out of work — a future writer might regale us with the story of the next Cecile Steele.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regale
Noun
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Ahead of Mother's Day dinners, people often invite and take their grandmothers, grandfathers and whoever else wants to come.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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One solution: Make a dinner reservation at Sullivan’s new eatery Judith.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
Verb
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What others think sometimes irritates but mostly amuses us.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
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My rhetorical tap dance would have amused him, and laughing was one of his preferred pastimes.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Masterson’s work was honored four times by the Robert F. Kennedy Awards for columns and stories about the problems of the disadvantaged and underprivileged.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Last year, he was honored with a trophy for a voice role in the 2023 U.K. action thriller Control by the Folkestone Independent Film Awards in addition to receiving Italy’s Nations Award for Lifetime Achievement at a special gala in the historic southern Sicilian town of Taormina.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
Noun
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He was later accompanied by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to a state banquet dinner.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The induction banquet will take place at the Watsco Center, where Rice played.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Flanked by its banking advisors at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Robey Warshaw, ITV has reportedly been entertaining potential suitors since at least last November.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Why Hummingbirds Love Petunias Petunias provide everything a hummingbird looks for in a flower—bright colors, nectar, and a shape that’s easy to feed from, says Carey.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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At this time, telecommunications lines feed data from STARS in New York to the TRACON at Philadelphia International Airport, where controllers handle Newark arrivals and departures.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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After a day in the park, feast on local salmon and greens grown on the property, stretch out in the yoga yurt or the sauna, and cozy up with a good book around the fire.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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The cycle begins with the return of the first salmon in spring, which Pacific Northwest tribal nations honor with the First Salmon feast.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
Verb
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For fusion fare, dine at Best Friend, spotlighting Roy Choi’s inventive dishes like kimchi carbonara, Kogi short rib tacos, and out-of-this-world Medjool date cake.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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Outdoor seating on Georgia Avenue, between Wood's Chapel Barbecue and How Crispy Express, is perfect for dining al fresco with a dog.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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“Regale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regale. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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