as in attire
dressy clothing
was impressed with the regalia of the women at the ball
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Recent Examples of regalia
As inherently goofy as the practice is—imagine Andy Reid pacing the sidelines in full shoulder-pads-and-helmet regalia, or Mike Brown rocking shorts and a tank top at the Garden—baseball would be diminished in some small way if the managers decided to start wearing street clothes.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Typically filled with dancing, tribal regalia and traditional songs, powwows provide a communal space for celebrating Indigenous heritage, said Cassie Bush, cultural coordinator for the Gun Lake Tribe, based in southwest Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Sinead Gorey and Keburia stood out for weaving elements of military regalia into their designs, lending a sense of structure and ceremonial edge to their collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Andrew dressed in full military regalia in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Navy Aviation.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Typically filled with dancing, tribal regalia and traditional songs, powwows provide a communal space for celebrating Indigenous heritage, said Cassie Bush, cultural coordinator for the Gun Lake Tribe, based in southwest Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Sinead Gorey and Keburia stood out for weaving elements of military regalia into their designs, lending a sense of structure and ceremonial edge to their collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Andrew dressed in full military regalia in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Navy Aviation.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regalia
Noun
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For Grylls, however, the attire is a uniform for a job that bridges the gap between A-list glamour and rugged human experience.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Out to Brunch A mid-day event that requires slightly dressier attire can sometimes stump me, but wearing this jacket, shorts, and heeled sandals has proven to be an ideal combination for comfort and style.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In one scene, he was seen holding a stack of newspapers while standing near a newsstand, surrounded by extras in full period costume.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ubwdu Lace Ballet Sneakers These sneakers feel like a subtle nod to the balletcore trend without going full costume.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Note, for example, the heavy draperies and their tassels, the busy floral wallpapers, the stalks of hydrangeas that flank the mantelpiece, and the art and finery covering every surface.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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The event at the Casa Alta Vista Estate on Mount Soledad brought together filmmakers, patrons and others from the San Diego area, many in their red-carpet finery.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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GCrew Running and Boutique — which features apparel, headbands, medal holders, beanies and more.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2026
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Martinez brings over 20 years of industry experience, with a background spanning technical design, apparel development and retail marketing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Regalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regalia. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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