as in attire
dressy clothing
was impressed with the regalia of the women at the ball
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Recent Examples of regalia
Prince William, meanwhile, was dapper in a Windsor tail coat with white tie, plus his Most Noble Order of the Garter Sash with the Lesser George and Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath neck order, among other regalia and medals.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Exhibits showcase Indigenous artifacts, regalia, art, historical archives and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Nov. 2025
And so this is the first time … rapping in our regalia.
—Jack Cooksey, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Showcasing more than 5,300 objects from the young king’s tomb, including his iconic death mask and glittering royal regalia, the new section of the vast museum here on the outskirts of Cairo is expected to draw millions of visitors every year.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Exhibits showcase Indigenous artifacts, regalia, art, historical archives and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Nov. 2025
And so this is the first time … rapping in our regalia.
—Jack Cooksey, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Showcasing more than 5,300 objects from the young king’s tomb, including his iconic death mask and glittering royal regalia, the new section of the vast museum here on the outskirts of Cairo is expected to draw millions of visitors every year.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regalia
Noun
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Some people, especially those who love dark colors, prefer winter attire, what with all the cable knit, cashmere, and wool sweaters out there, and those often comes in navies, charcoals, blacks, and burgundies.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Filling the space formerly occupied by Soft Surroundings, the clothing and accessory retailer, featuring items for women, men and girls, is known for attire ideal for a tropical vacation or resort.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wearing a costume or masking oneself is an integral part of the Mardi Gras experience in both New Orleans and Cajun country.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Their Fat Tuesday tradition is to walk through the French Quarter and admire people’s intricate and outrageous costumes.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Guests, including model Isobel Richmond, ballet dancer Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Lady Amelia Windsor, showed up in full McDowell finery to support.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Because pretty much everywhere else but the Kennedy Center on this frigid winter night, the country was more focused on fury than finery.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Outlet center visits fell nearly 13% from a year earlier, and apparel retail traffic dropped more than 8%, the firm estimates.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Within this landscape, the Turkish apparel industry stands out with its strong design capabilities and solid production infrastructure.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Regalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regalia. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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