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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as in amuses
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco
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Noun
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Players for years have attended banquets and participated in activities (like arcades and bowling) while also giving back to the community (like visiting children’s hospitals) during bowl week.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025 -
The future queen has now worn the headpiece 11 times, including at least six state banquets.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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Zoë has been Artemis' right-hand warrior for more than 2,000 years, giving her a more serious nature that amuses modern demigods.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Khabouth, who has met Bichette, says that roughly half the team regularly dines at Animl, which sits just a block and a half from the stadium, often stopping by after games.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, in Avondale, Maynard often dines in neighborhoods close to work, including Northside and Clifton.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The experience swaps out trolley service and silver-domed plates for multicourse meals at an expansive dining table or intimate dinners on the terrace, with a backdrop of the city skyline.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The green cabbage has a crunchy texture that soaks up the seasonings and creams to make a savory side that pairs well with barbecue, burgers, or even your holiday dinners.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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The episode delivers the cozy, inviting format fans love, giving viewers a closer look at how the Duchess of Sussex gets creative for the holidays, entertains, and cooks (not to mention what's in her winter wardrobe).—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Started by Denverite Lu Vason in 1984, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) celebrates Black cowboys and cowgirls, and honors their contributions to building the American West.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The award honors the most versatile player in the country.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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However, two of Moore’s worst games came in the losses to Indiana, which has a talented, complex defense that feasts on turnovers.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Spend an afternoon strolling the historic town square, then be sure to snag a seat for dinner at Miss Mary Bobo’s, a former boarding house that now serves family-style Southern comfort feasts across nine dining rooms on three floors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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All such Broncos content has flooded Facebook feeds.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The struggle, in fact, feeds the art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Regales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regales. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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