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
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
An assortment of eccentric competitors and characters regale us with tips and their nervy inspiration at the Moosehead Regional Finals.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Maurice’s new-look Cats, regaling in the trade that brought Tkachuk in exchange for Jonathan Huberdeau, reached the club’s first Stanley Cup Final since 1996 in his first before losing.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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
An assortment of eccentric competitors and characters regale us with tips and their nervy inspiration at the Moosehead Regional Finals.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Maurice’s new-look Cats, regaling in the trade that brought Tkachuk in exchange for Jonathan Huberdeau, reached the club’s first Stanley Cup Final since 1996 in his first before losing.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 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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The panel seemed confused, and Cannon seemed amused, as Lucky Duck explained that both Coral and Boogie Woogie would be safe and heading to the finale.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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In 2023, the gala honored the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, with references to his unique style and combination of black, white and leather, as well as his beloved cat Choupette.—
Renee Anderson,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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His predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, chose his papal name to show his commitment to peace and reconciliation by honoring St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV, who was head of the church during World War I, Temple said.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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In December, the Beckhams were invited to join King Charles and Queen Camilla for a banquet at Buckingham Palace to mark the state visit of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Spirit of the Eagle Brad and Donna Burton have established the William Burton Spirit of the Eagle Scholarship as a memorial to honor their son William, who was killed in a 2017 car crash on his way home from a Granite Hills High School team banquet.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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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These interests, the thinking goes, feed into a culture that grinds the spirits of bright young women into pixie dust by insisting that their outward appearance is ultimately more important than their actions.—
Faran Krentcil,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Unaware of his true story, my family celebrated Victory Day at home with flowers and a small feast every year until my grandfather passed away.—
Sasha Vasilyuk,
Time,
8 May 2025
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How ‘easy money’ from Uncle Sam made Miami a feast for PPP fraudsters Chapman was employed as a disaster relief specialist with the Small Business Administration from Sept. 28, 2020, through her resignation on March 18, 2021, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Instead, dine among some of the city’s best floral arrangements at Yellow Magnolia Café at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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In cities like Barcelona, locals have outright rejected the influx of visitors, going so far as to pour water on dining tourists and mass protests.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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“Regale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regale. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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