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 school’s logo historically featured a stereotypical depiction of a Native American man wearing a war bonnet, regalia traditionally worn by leaders of the American Plains Indians Nations.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Students in Imam’s classes on the Old and New Testaments do tutorials in his office, reading essays aloud while Imam wears full academic regalia.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The girl from Santo Domingo’s bajo mundo made her name rapping gleefully filthy dembow in space-punk regalia.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
At this time, the most ubiquitous of spring ephemerals is in full regalia.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Students in Imam’s classes on the Old and New Testaments do tutorials in his office, reading essays aloud while Imam wears full academic regalia.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
The girl from Santo Domingo’s bajo mundo made her name rapping gleefully filthy dembow in space-punk regalia.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
At this time, the most ubiquitous of spring ephemerals is in full regalia.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regalia
Noun
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Her accessories were kept minimal and echoed the polished nature of her attire.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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All of the ducks don festive attire during holidays and big New England sports events.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In London, the show is led by Arti Shah, who is performing inside the bear costume and James Hameed, who provides the bear’s voice and controls its facial expressions.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Turner spoke about how her costumes tell a story about what is happening with Barb this season.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Photos published on Sunday, May 31, show the happy couple in their wedding finery, leaving Old Marylebone Town Hall hand in hand a day earlier and being pelted with confetti.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The Met Gala might be synonymous with priceless fashion, but Odessa A’zion’s 2026 look proves that more accessible pieces can fit right in among the finery.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
5 May 2026
Noun
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The flag must never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery, or used to cover a ceiling, the flag code said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The men’s apparel brand applied the innovative fiber to the Onsloom Mid Rise Slim Fit jean made with 79 percent organic cotton, 20 percent recycled cotton and 1 percent elastane.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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“Regalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regalia. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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