as in attire
dressy clothing
was impressed with the regalia of the women at the ball
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Recent Examples of regalia
Dressed in the school's maroon and gold regalia, the then 98-year-old cheered from her wheelchair.
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NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
In downtown Brooklyn, shoppers who popped into City Point in spring 2021 could pause to take photos with a seven-foot bronze of RBG in full court regalia, which has since moved to a public hospital that was named for her.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025
The waistband on the shorts is a pattern of expanding squares representing growing communities, inspired by ceremonial regalia.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The psychological drama, which stars Satya Dev in the title role, showcases an elaborate poster featuring the actor in aristocratic regalia surrounded by peacock feathers and ornate details.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
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NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
In downtown Brooklyn, shoppers who popped into City Point in spring 2021 could pause to take photos with a seven-foot bronze of RBG in full court regalia, which has since moved to a public hospital that was named for her.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025
The waistband on the shorts is a pattern of expanding squares representing growing communities, inspired by ceremonial regalia.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The psychological drama, which stars Satya Dev in the title role, showcases an elaborate poster featuring the actor in aristocratic regalia surrounded by peacock feathers and ornate details.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regalia
Noun
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This speed dating night is targeted toward singles in their 40s and 50s, and traditional Indian ethnic attire is encouraged.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Everyone pulled up to the party in cowboy attire, with Drake rocking denim jeans and a top covered by a black puffer vest.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crowds gathering at the immigration facility in recent days have adopted absurdist protest tactics, including wearing inflatable costumes depicting frogs, unicorns, axolotls, and bananas while facing federal law enforcement.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Throughout Lang’s brief career, there were hints of fancy dress—of the little girl who rootles around in a box of grownup costumes, trying out one look after the next.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Diouf, the summer signing from Slavia Prague, possesses brilliant crossing ability and his creative finery has caught the eye, while Summerville’s unpredictability in possession made Everton’s makeshift full-back Jake O’Brien endure a tough night.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Senior royals and esteemed guests donned their white-tie finery—and their tiaras—for a night celebrating the diplomatic ties between the two countries.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Regalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regalia. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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