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
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Judi Dench recently regaled The Times with a bit of naughty talk directed her way by her African grey parrot, Sweetie.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
There were plenty of laughs as Kelley, who was a movie buff, would regale them both with humorous stories about film stars and others, Blanchard said.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
Big Jim uses a framing device of Jim and Huck, now in their 90s, sitting together on the front porch at a family reunion in the 1920s, regaling a gaggle of grandchildren with their long-ago adventures.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Verb
The reserve’s common spaces are just as gorgeous as the private residences and are ideal for regaling your fellow travelers with your daily gorilla stories.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Judi Dench recently regaled The Times with a bit of naughty talk directed her way by her African grey parrot, Sweetie.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
There were plenty of laughs as Kelley, who was a movie buff, would regale them both with humorous stories about film stars and others, Blanchard said.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
Big Jim uses a framing device of Jim and Huck, now in their 90s, sitting together on the front porch at a family reunion in the 1920s, regaling a gaggle of grandchildren with their long-ago adventures.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regale
Noun
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Last year, on Feb. 29, Callie hosted its first Pairings with a Purpose dinner.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The evening transitioned seamlessly into dinner and dancing, with the château’s grand interiors providing the perfect backdrop.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The other women are amused by Nazanin’s outrageousness.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Their Carson was Daly, not Johnny, and they were amused by babies and hamsters dancing online.—
Alexandra Jacobs,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The musician was also going to perform at MusiCares’ 2025 Persons of the Year benefit on Friday, honoring the Grateful Dead.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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While McDonald's has previously collaborated with celebrities and athletes like , BTS, and Travis Scott, this marks a shift toward honoring women's sports and athletes like Reese.—
Nathan Kamal,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Highlight Melania’s many dignified appearances at global summits and state banquets with Lego re-creations.—
Paul Rudnick,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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My annual Lunar New Year banquet started out as a dinner party for friends and then grew into a 200-seat event hosted at Canton House restaurant on Georgia’s Buford Highway, a destination for international food.—
Natalie Keng,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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That weather may deter some players from entertaining Buffalo, but it’s helped this group of players find their identity individually and collectively.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The sport has never been afraid to try new things as a way to entertain the fans, and although not every experiment has been a raging success, others cannot be written off as failures.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Runoff from farm fields over laden with animal waste is another source of the nutrient, which feeds algae that reduces oxygen in public waterways, causing fish kills.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Both tested positive for FeLV so will need to be indoor only kitties and fed a nutritious diet.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For Marden, February’s week-long Jorvik Viking Festival is a highlight, with traditional crafts, workshops, combat performances, and feasts taking place all over the city.—
Jessica Macdonald,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Get the recipe > Chinese Lion’s Head Meatballs Named for their impressive size, these juicy Chinese meatballs make a show-stopping addition to any festive feast.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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To redeem the dining credit, customers must dine inside the restaurant.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Visit The Pineapple Grove Arts District This small but dense area on Northeast Second Avenue and Atlantic Avenue is a fun place to shop, walk, and dine.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Regale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regale. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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