as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
the two little musketeers were never seen apart
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Recent Examples of musketeer
The exhibition investigates these influences through the lens of four themes that Picasso returned to throughout his artistic career: the hero, the Minotaur, the voyeur and the musketeer.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2024
The other musketeers have less to do this time around, though each remains sworn to protecting the honor of others.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
In that sense, D’Artagnan seems more than deserving to join their ranks, and the first movie includes the satisfaction of him being promoted to musketeer, while Milady remains at large.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Dec. 2023
Allied with Athos, Porthos and Aramis, three musketeers of the king, D’Artagnan has to unravel a conspiracy set in motion by the villainous Cardinal of Richelieu.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 15 June 2023
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2024
The other musketeers have less to do this time around, though each remains sworn to protecting the honor of others.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
In that sense, D’Artagnan seems more than deserving to join their ranks, and the first movie includes the satisfaction of him being promoted to musketeer, while Milady remains at large.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Dec. 2023
Allied with Athos, Porthos and Aramis, three musketeers of the king, D’Artagnan has to unravel a conspiracy set in motion by the villainous Cardinal of Richelieu.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 15 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musketeer
Noun
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Your success in dealing with friends and groups today could lead to future travel opportunities or a chance to deal with matters favorably, especially legal matters.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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Cassie's friend agreed with Diddy's defense lawyer that the clothing lines had not succeeded because the two had been competing with Rihanna and Beyoncé.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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The clip, which Ring shared with Newsweek, captures a typical afternoon for Mako, who can be seen on the footage heading over to his buddy Leonard's house.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Should Congress enact an antitrust exemption for college sports, perhaps, or create a special class of non-employment for student-athletes to ensure they can be exploited in perpetuity by sleazy college officials in polyester slacks and their booster buddies?—
Guy Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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“Musketeer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musketeer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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