as in banquets
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
a regale to honor the retiring Supreme Court justice
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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 regales
Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
In the indie film, Hawke transforms himself into the diminutive composer, who regales attendees at Sardi’s bar with anecdotes about his career highs in the theater and bemoans the loss of his former partnership with Richard Rodgers.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Handsome Belgian executive Geert (Arieh Worthalter) regales an enthusiastic crowd with a yarn, while his mousy tech head Luc (Jan Hammenecker) demonstrates to what might be the world’s first speech-to-text technology.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
In their weekly visits, Maria regales her with details of her daily life, and some of them are seemingly designed to make the nun blush.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
Ninny regales Evelyn with tales of Idgi, her sister-in-law and friend who used to run the Whistle Stop Cafe, a restaurant on the outskirts of Birmingham, Alabama, that served good coffee, better barbecue, and great gossip.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Around the old-growth-fir dining table, Nansen regales us with tales of the rebuild.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
In the indie film, Hawke transforms himself into the diminutive composer, who regales attendees at Sardi’s bar with anecdotes about his career highs in the theater and bemoans the loss of his former partnership with Richard Rodgers.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Handsome Belgian executive Geert (Arieh Worthalter) regales an enthusiastic crowd with a yarn, while his mousy tech head Luc (Jan Hammenecker) demonstrates to what might be the world’s first speech-to-text technology.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
In their weekly visits, Maria regales her with details of her daily life, and some of them are seemingly designed to make the nun blush.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
Ninny regales Evelyn with tales of Idgi, her sister-in-law and friend who used to run the Whistle Stop Cafe, a restaurant on the outskirts of Birmingham, Alabama, that served good coffee, better barbecue, and great gossip.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regales
Noun
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About three hours from Hoi An, the city is known for the elaborate banquets once prepared for the Nguyen Dynasty.—
Venus Wong,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Worn at weddings, coronations, and state banquets, these pieces are carefully chosen to communicate identity, allegiance, and continuity within the royal family.—
Eloise Moran,
InStyle,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And Griffin Hanson amuses in several small roles.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The thing that amuses me the most?—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Every guest after the first 100 who dines in from Saturday through Monday can get a buy one, get one beef pepper rice.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Complimentary valet is available for anyone who dines at Toro Toro before or after a screening.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The final contemporary French dinners may have already been served, as the website was no longer accepting reservations as of midday Thursday.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Charter Club Wide-leg 100 Percent Linen Pants, currently 50 percent off, offer that crisp, breathable feel that works for everything from coastal walks to casual dinners.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With delicate humor and heartfelt moments, this bittersweet class-comedy entertains while provoking thought about our ability to live together and create meaningful connections.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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This style of theater both enlightens and entertains, each actor stepping out of the ensemble inside Kelleher’s direction that teeters on the edge of heavy-handidness without ever getting there.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Swimming Hall of Fame next door, which honors the legends in the diving field, is staying put and will be getting a major makeover, too.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Organizers also say the tradition honors the legacy of Sandy Steers, a longtime supporter of the program who championed educational opportunities for local students.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This Bihu is also called Bhogali Bihu and includes feasts to celebrate the bountiful time of the year.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Metro Diner and Cracker Barrel also provide multi-course feasts featuring ham or turkey.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Planning feeds buying, buying feeds merchandising, and so on through inventory, logistics, sales and service.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Regales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regales. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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