regalia
plural noun
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Just as regal describes a king or queen—that is, a ruler—regalia originally meant the things, and especially the dress and decoration, that belong exclusively to a monarch. The British monarchy's regalia include the crown jewels (crown, scepter, orb, sword, etc.) that lend luster to royal coronations. Academic regalia—the caps, gowns, and hoods worn by students receiving their degrees—link institutions to their past by preserving the dress worn at universities since their beginnings in the Middle Ages, when long hooded robes were needed for warmth.
Examples of regalia in a Sentence
Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
In her will, O'Connor planned to pass down her religious regalia to her late son Shane and her guitar collection to Yeshua, while her music producer ex husband, John, was named the executor, The Sun reported.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
This year’s dancers gave a sampling of what’s to come at the winter gala, dressed in white tie and gown regalia.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Those who get annoyed at stores stocking holiday decorations right after Halloween would have fumed at the droves of people decked out in Santa hats and holiday regalia for Mariah Carey’s Christmastime at Moody Center on Sunday.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Regalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regalia. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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regalia
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