as in attire
dressy clothing
was impressed with the regalia of the women at the ball
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Recent Examples of regalia
Our first glimpse of Gacy in full harlequin regalia is our last.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Today, the shells continue to be found on powwow regalia (Russell McCloud is an in-demand artist for traditional breastplates), as well as on avant-garde runway fashions and fine jewelry pieces.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Dressed in the school's maroon and gold regalia, the then 98-year-old cheered from her wheelchair.
—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
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Today, the shells continue to be found on powwow regalia (Russell McCloud is an in-demand artist for traditional breastplates), as well as on avant-garde runway fashions and fine jewelry pieces.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Dressed in the school's maroon and gold regalia, the then 98-year-old cheered from her wheelchair.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regalia
Noun
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Beneath the midi frock, Costa’s design included lacy leggings to further accentuate the look and provide a touch of illusion and intrigue to Stewart’s attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The defense argued there is a risk of prejudice if the public and potential jurors repeatedly see Robinson in jail attire.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hubert de Givenchy collaborated with costume designer Edith Head to bring Holly’s now-iconic black boatneck dress to life.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Roan’s costumes are as central a component to her stardom as her music.—
Katie Weisman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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The lot of us, dressed in our finery, descend upon the event, bidding a quick hello to Ronson and earning some stares from the upstate locals, confused by our presence—and matching outfits.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Those in the market for some fresh fall finery are in luck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Regalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regalia. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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