as in attire
dressy clothing
was impressed with the regalia of the women at the ball
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Recent Examples of regalia
Despite tough competition from British entrant Olivia Newton-John, ABBA’s spangly outfits and wild theatricality (including their conductor appearing in full Napoleonic regalia) stole the show.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, the horses don regalia for ceremonies like inaugurations, state funerals and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Middleton famously wore an Alexander McQueen gown, William was in full military regalia (specifically an Irish Guards Mounted Officer's uniform), and celebrities like Sir Elton John, David and Victoria Beckham, Guy Ritchie, and Joss Stone were on the guest list.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
As inherently goofy as the practice is—imagine Andy Reid pacing the sidelines in full shoulder-pads-and-helmet regalia, or Mike Brown rocking shorts and a tank top at the Garden—baseball would be diminished in some small way if the managers decided to start wearing street clothes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, the horses don regalia for ceremonies like inaugurations, state funerals and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Middleton famously wore an Alexander McQueen gown, William was in full military regalia (specifically an Irish Guards Mounted Officer's uniform), and celebrities like Sir Elton John, David and Victoria Beckham, Guy Ritchie, and Joss Stone were on the guest list.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
As inherently goofy as the practice is—imagine Andy Reid pacing the sidelines in full shoulder-pads-and-helmet regalia, or Mike Brown rocking shorts and a tank top at the Garden—baseball would be diminished in some small way if the managers decided to start wearing street clothes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regalia
Noun
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Instead of a usual tuxedo, the attire consists of a black tail coat, a waistcoat and a white bow tie.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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As for Tom’s surprise appearance at the country music festival, the actor kept his attire casual, opting for blue jeans, a tan jacket and a hat.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday afternoon, someone dressed as the Christian messiah was among the dozens of people in costumes and masks seen on a video forcing open the door of a Scientology building on Hollywood Boulevard after a tug-of-war with a security guard.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their parents would come and look at the costumes and buildings in horror.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Guests showed up in their most eccentric finery.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Note, for example, the heavy draperies and their tassels, the busy floral wallpapers, the stalks of hydrangeas that flank the mantelpiece, and the art and finery covering every surface.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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Her women's outdoor apparel company, Wild Rye, was also facing uncertainty.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey is an ongoing research program that measures consumer attitudes and behaviors relating to apparel, shopping, fashion, sustainability, and more.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Regalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regalia. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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