Regalia
noun
The emblems or symbols of power and authority for a leader or ruler, often for special occasions.
The king was adorned in his intricate regalia during the coronation.

Often appears as...
- royal regalia
- dressed in regalia
noun
Special clothes and decorations, especially ones that show someone's official rank or position.
The university chancellor wore his academic regalia to the graduation ceremony.

Often appears as...
- academic regalia
- military regalia
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Academic
noun
The emblems or symbols of power and authority for a leader or ruler, often for special occasions.
The king was adorned in his intricate regalia during the coronation.

Often appears as...
- royal regalia
- dressed in regalia
noun
Special clothes and decorations, especially ones that show someone's official rank or position.
The university chancellor wore his academic regalia to the graduation ceremony.

Often appears as...
- academic regalia
- military regalia
Usage tips
Academic
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Powerful Imagery
Regalia often evoke a strong visual of grandeur and authority, used to impress or signify dominance.

The queen's regalia shone brilliantly in the sunlight, a testament to her authority.
Parade Usage
Regalia are frequently seen during parades or formal state events where leaders are on display.

The generals wore their most elaborate regalia for the military parade.
Rare Occurrence
Regalia are reserved for special occasions, not for everyday use.

The archbishop reserves his ornate regalia for high holy days.
Powerful Imagery
Regalia often evoke a strong visual of grandeur and authority, used to impress or signify dominance.

The queen's regalia shone brilliantly in the sunlight, a testament to her authority.
Parade Usage
Regalia are frequently seen during parades or formal state events where leaders are on display.

The generals wore their most elaborate regalia for the military parade.
Rare Occurrence
Regalia are reserved for special occasions, not for everyday use.

The archbishop reserves his ornate regalia for high holy days.
Powerful Imagery
Regalia often evoke a strong visual of grandeur and authority, used to impress or signify dominance.

The queen's regalia shone brilliantly in the sunlight, a testament to her authority.
Parade Usage
Regalia are frequently seen during parades or formal state events where leaders are on display.

The generals wore their most elaborate regalia for the military parade.
Rare Occurrence
Regalia are reserved for special occasions, not for everyday use.

The archbishop reserves his ornate regalia for high holy days.
Video examples
Erika Larsen: People of...
And it was always adorned with the family or a tribe's best accoutrements. This regalia everyone was so proud to display, who they were and who their family was through the horse. I also saw it is a means of an economic way of life.
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A New Understanding of...
we see evidence of individuals singled out for special grand burials, their bodies suffused with ornamentation, weapons and even what looked like regalia. We see public buildings constructed on the bones and tusks of woolly mammoth.
Video examples
Erika Larsen: People of...
And it was always adorned with the family or a tribe's best accoutrements. This regalia everyone was so proud to display, who they were and who their family was through the horse. I also saw it is a means of an economic way of life.
Video examples
A New Understanding of...
we see evidence of individuals singled out for special grand burials, their bodies suffused with ornamentation, weapons and even what looked like regalia. We see public buildings constructed on the bones and tusks of woolly mammoth.
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Quote examples
John Ritter
American Actor
My father was a country music singer and a motion picture actor, Tex Ritter, and I sort of had a normal upbringing, except dad would come down in full regalia with the boots and the guns and the hats, and the horse would eat with us. But other than that, it was pretty normal.

Quote examples
Erin O'Connor
English Model
I seem to disappoint people a bit. They want the full regalia - but I don't walk around in a corset the whole time.

Quote examples
John Ritter
American Actor
My father was a country music singer and a motion picture actor, Tex Ritter, and I sort of had a normal upbringing, except dad would come down in full regalia with the boots and the guns and the hats, and the horse would eat with us. But other than that, it was pretty normal.

Quote examples
Erin O'Connor
English Model
I seem to disappoint people a bit. They want the full regalia - but I don't walk around in a corset the whole time.

Example 1 of 2
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