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
Lee Michael Katz, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Rivers regaled reporters after the game with his thoughts on his emotional return.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
This fall, perched on an examining table in the Children’s Hospital Colorado Child Health Clinic as her stepfather, Carlos Gonzales, stood by, Banderas regaled the medical staff with tales of her life in north metro Denver.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
The teaser begins by regaling the audience with all the ways the original Pump Rulers entertained us through the years.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Jim often regaled others with the spicy story.
—Lee Michael Katz, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Rivers regaled reporters after the game with his thoughts on his emotional return.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
This fall, perched on an examining table in the Children’s Hospital Colorado Child Health Clinic as her stepfather, Carlos Gonzales, stood by, Banderas regaled the medical staff with tales of her life in north metro Denver.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Nov. 2025
The teaser begins by regaling the audience with all the ways the original Pump Rulers entertained us through the years.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regale
Noun
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The dinner’s audience constituted a melting pot of society, with individuals of all socioeconomic backgrounds, nationalities, ages, and ethnicities in attendance.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rest of The Offices at Carson Station’s space is filled with 9-5 businesses, ensuring plenty of parking will be available dinner and late-night customers.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If guests are startled — or, more likely, amused — at your father’s being tieless and wearing sneakers, that is his problem.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Though some Destiny players are not amused.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shillinglaw says the most powerful stop is the small town of Ypres, where the Last Post Ceremony has been held nearly every night since the end of World War I to honor the men who died on the front lines in Flanders.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Construction Safety award nominations open An annual awards banquet to celebrate construction excellence and safety is returning to Merrillville, where builders and project owners will gather in May to recognize last year’s achievements, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The league’s annual banquet reveals the winners of the MVP award, offensive/defensive players of the year, rookie of the year and coach of the year, among others.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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While Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 12-year career in Milwaukee and led the franchise to its first NBA championship in a half century, the team could be more willing than ever to entertain offers that would return considerable compensation to the Bucks.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Family-friendly cruises offer plenty to keep the kids entertained—think rock climbing, mini golf, pickle ball, aqua parks, and more at no extra cost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Sabres were once a bottom-feeding division rival team the Leafs used to regularly beat up on.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Everyone planning, strategizing, connecting, feeding one another.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pair your Sicilian feast with Ben Ryé or Marsala Superiore, but close with a creamy Tiramisu cocktail—the sweetest echo of la dolce vita.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Grove could also complement existing community programming— such as the Kite & Bike Festival, the BAMS Festival, and Juneteenth — while hosting regular cultural feasts that reflect the city’s diversity.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Both restaurants are open to the public, and Enchantment guests are also allowed to dine at the guest-exclusive Hummingbird at Mii Amo.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Your dinner club is about to start dining al fresco, and this meal is a great way to usher in fair weather.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Regale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regale. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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