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
Philip Elliott, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
Better Battery Life The 2022 iPhone SE isn't regaled for its stellar battery life.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025
Recurring bits like Opera Man, where Sandler, draped in a cape, regaled Weekend Update with off-key, operatic renditions of the news of the day, weren't exactly tight political satire.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
The defense put on a dozen witnesses, including Madigan himself, who regaled the jury with tales from his strict, Southwest Side Irish Catholic upbringing and flatly denied any wrongdoing.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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On the same day that Trump regaled the more boisterous crowd just across the river at CPAC with his tales of political retribution, several hundred activists and insiders gathered in downtown D.C. to make sense of their current impotence.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
Better Battery Life The 2022 iPhone SE isn't regaled for its stellar battery life.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025
Recurring bits like Opera Man, where Sandler, draped in a cape, regaled Weekend Update with off-key, operatic renditions of the news of the day, weren't exactly tight political satire.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
The defense put on a dozen witnesses, including Madigan himself, who regaled the jury with tales from his strict, Southwest Side Irish Catholic upbringing and flatly denied any wrongdoing.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regale
Noun
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On March 21, Hailey and Justin were spotted grabbing dinner at every celeb's fave spot in Los Angeles: Sushi Park.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
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Everyone is a suspect — all 157 members of staff and guests at a state dinner for Australian dignitaries, where the murder mystery occurs — as Cordelia investigates the upstairs, downstairs, and secret backstairs of Washington, D.C.'s most famous mansion.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Skip them all and grab The Creative Entrepreneur, a compendium of advice from 10 industry titans whose insights will inform, amuse, and inspire you.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
15 Mar. 2025
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Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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How does Jaji balance honoring traditional Afghan recipes while introducing modern techniques and diaspora influences?—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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To celebrate the reissue, Sprouse’s graffiti designs will be projected across New York City to honor the artist’s creative legacy and lasting influence.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel even put together an Indian cultural committee (with members including food-and-beverage managers and directors in finance, operations and banquets) that supports Rawat at Kahani and during the over-the-top Diwali feasts he’s created at the hotel.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The former England soccer captain is an ambassador for The King's Foundation, the sovereign's longtime charity promoting sustainability through practical training, which sent students and alumni to the glam banquet before the King and Queen's trip to Italy in April.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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As Von Teese straps on a new corset and Christian Louboutin heels, her fleet of fast-tapping dancers entertain the audience.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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While older teens might appreciate its message about family and independence, younger kids will likely be more confused than entertained.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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Coach Mike Locksley’s program will feed from the same $20.5 million as Brenda Frese’s women’s basketball program and the men’s basketball program.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Doctors grabbed the leech with forceps and carefully removed the animal, now nearly 4 inches long after feeding on the man’s blood supply for at least a week, according to the report.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Last season’s taste of England made way for a veritable feast this season Season 1 of The Buccaneers made its debut into streaming society November 8, 2023 with a speedy Season 2 renewal not even a week after the finale arrived Dec. 13 that year.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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People in Ireland started observing a feast day on March 17 in celebration around the ninth or 10th century, according to the History Channel, but the parades to honor it actually started in America.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Experience the Swiss-Italian culture by dining at a traditional grotto, taking a boat tour to Morcote, or simply wandering through the old town’s sleepy piazzas.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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But there was no need to leave the property to dine elsewhere, with vast on-site options likeBourbon Steak and Aveo Table + Bar—with recognition-worthy pastries for gluten-free eaters.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Regale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regale. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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