Synonyms of regalia

regalia

noun

ri-ˈgāl-yə 

as in attire

dressy clothing

was impressed with the regalia of the women at the ball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attire
• costume
• finery
• apparel
• bravery
• full dress
• feather
• frippery
• caparison
• best
• gaiety
• glad rags
• wear
• array
• best bib and tucker
• rags
• toggery
• raiment
• threads
• rigging
• togs
• vesture
• rig
• duds
• vestiary
• habiliment(s)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tatters
• disarray
• dishabille

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regalia

But all of them dress in the same black‑plate regalia over weather‑beaten leather. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Each academic school hosts their own ceremony, with students attending various departments — plus deans and senior leadership — all clad in their cardinal and gold regalia, marching behind their banners across the campus. — Staff Report, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Hence the enduring agency, admittedly fainter in reproduction, of evil eyes reproduced on martial regalia to this day. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

During the latest episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the Marvel star shared how he’d been surprised by a random visit from Avengers costar Anthony Mackie, who appeared on the Brand New Day set in full Captain America regalia. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026

The second edition of the biennial event will bring together museum specialists, historians, gemologists and other experts for presentations and panel discussions exploring the history, artistry and preservation of royal regalia. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday — in his full Ebenezer Scrooge regalia. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026

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