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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State banquets are a rich tradition and an important part of state visits, with diplomatic dinners held to honor a visiting head of state.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Those who don’t care to take a dip in the Intracoastal will swoon over the heated indoor pool and spa, flanked by a vast patio and outdoor kitchen for those breezy, barefoot dinners under the stars.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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This choice caters directly to the needs of a cloud-first AI world and eases the integration of the new offering into existing infrastructure.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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At Abercrombie & Fitch’s namesake brand, which caters more to millennials, digital sales drove 60% of revenue in the last full fiscal year.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
12 Dec. 2024
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Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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That is something Honda recognizes.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Regales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regales. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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