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
Brad Japhe, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
At the Dorchester Hotel that night, an art lender regaled me with reams of, sadly off the record, art world gossip.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2024
When Kristofferson does finally speak, regaling Browne with tales of a recent drug bust and reminiscing about old gigs, his raspy baritone confirms that this guy is intimately familiar with filterless cigarettes, empty bottles, and late nights bleeding into early mornings.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
Blakely regaled a rapt audience with hilarious tales from the early days of hustling and working tirelessly to see her dreams come to fruition.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Attendees learned some pointers to help them in that particularly pesky endeavor, while Zoeller regaled them with tales of his whiskey voyages across the seven seas.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
At the Dorchester Hotel that night, an art lender regaled me with reams of, sadly off the record, art world gossip.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2024
When Kristofferson does finally speak, regaling Browne with tales of a recent drug bust and reminiscing about old gigs, his raspy baritone confirms that this guy is intimately familiar with filterless cigarettes, empty bottles, and late nights bleeding into early mornings.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
Blakely regaled a rapt audience with hilarious tales from the early days of hustling and working tirelessly to see her dreams come to fruition.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regale
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The company is also holding dinners featuring local chefs who incorporate cacao into their meals, a day of merry crafts-making and a festive holiday market with chocolatiers and foragers, among other chocolate-centric things.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The event includes dinner, drinks, a silent auction and entertainment.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Fans were amused by the basketball team taking the city's public transit system.Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dunkin' Donuts has amused its fanbase and competitors alike following a rather spicy post to the brand's Instagram account.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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In 2019, the Antioch City Council honored Sobalvarro for her 40 years of service during its meeting.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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North Korea may have decided to send troops to Russia not just to honor the two countries’ new defense treaty but also to afford the North Korean military firsthand combat experience.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Amelia Soth October 17, 2019 The banquet hall was painted black from ceiling to floor.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2024
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The first Greater Los Angeles Association banquet dinner in March 1924 One of the founding members of GALA was Eli P. Clark, a railway tycoon and Hollywoodland investor.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024
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Perfect for those naughty and nice, vacation destinations throughout the world are offering guests a holiday extravaganza designed to entertain and amaze.Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Called from his desk to a plush dining room where friends and family of his boss have gathered, An is asked to entertain everyone with an impromptu fighting exhibition against opponents including the Banker’s hulking son, Kevin (Kevin Lee).Richard Kuipers, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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This interaction with the festive content is a two-way street: as much as retailers are orchestrating it, consumers are feeding it with enthusiasm.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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They are also subjected to inhumane treatment, which can include living in poor conditions or being fed inadequately.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The varied kebab plate for two is a satisfying feast.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is set to begin Thursday – a five day celebration during which people gather with their families, feast and set off firecrackers, in some cases in defiance of local bans, further exacerbating air pollution.Noemi Cassanelli, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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As prices crept up at these restaurants, which are intended to provide an affordable night out for families, consumers instead opted to stay home or dine at restaurants offering value deals.Maya Huter, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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White Castle is offering free combo meals to veterans and active-duty military members who dine at participating restaurants.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Regale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regale. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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