regalia

noun

ri-ˈgāl-yə How to pronounce regalia (audio)
Definition of regalianext
as in attire
dressy clothing was impressed with the regalia of the women at the ball

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Recent Examples of regalia The physical strain is immense—his face flushes crimson under the regalia—but his consciousness is no longer entirely his own. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 That the game featured two countries with cultural and legal prohibitions against gay people made his presence in full rainbow regalia of a bucket hat, button-up shirt and shoes even more important. — Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 27 June 2026 Decked out in full Carolina regalia, he and his teammates could be seen whooping it up after every goal. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 Brandon also participated in ceremonial dances and wore traditional regalia. — Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 22 June 2026 Princess Kate and her children rode in a carriage together during the parade while Prince William rode horseback in his military regalia alongside Prince Edward and Princess Anne. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Hostler said questions about tribal regalia often come up during graduation season. — Irene Gonzalez, CBS News, 12 June 2026 If the Knicks are playing Memphis on an icy night in February, Spike’s there in full Spike regalia. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 June 2026 Kent & Curwen’s fall 2026 collection, which showed at Westminster School in London in April, was an ode to the posh English collegiate look, full of tennis and cricket sweaters, tweed jackets, and knitwear that sparkled with brooches resembling military regalia. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regalia
  1. attire
  2. costume
  3. finery
  4. apparel
Noun
  • One concern was that many European venues lack air conditioning, and David worried that guests would be uncomfortable in black-tie attire.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Yeoh turned to Schiaparelli for her attire, clad in a classic black and white look with pops of gold throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • When host Seth Meyers brought up the sky-high stilettos Evans wears in the show, the performer, 47, clarified that the shoes aren’t the hardest part of his costume.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • No matter the role, Zendaya has turned method dressing into an art form, consistently finding ways to nod to a character without veering into costume territory.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Definition of costume
Noun
  • Camilla has also been present wearing her finery at Ascot, cheering from the stands alongside Charles.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • People love to fantasize about clothes, to imagine what their own bodies might feel like encased in finery or outfitted in some outré style.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of finery
Noun
  • The statute defines clothing as articles of wearing apparel worn on the human body.
    — Zuri Primos July 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Other tenants include Alberta Boot Company and its sister Western apparel brand Cody & Sioux and Astrid & Miyu.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of apparel

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