Synonyms of musketeer

musketeer

noun

ˌmə-skə-ˈtir 

as in friend

a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

the two little musketeers were never seen apart

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friend
• buddy
• confidant
• pal
• comrade
• sister
• colleague
• alter ego
• chum
• confidante
• compadre
• brother
• crony
• familiar
• intimate
• acquaintance
• partner
• companion
• amigo
• mate
• peer
• fellow
• associate
• hearty
• blood brother
• cohort
• collaborator
• accomplice
• sport
• sympathizer
• pen pal
• supporter
• benefactor
• ally
• hobnobber
• abettor
• confederate
• main man
• friendly
• well-wisher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• foe
• opponent
• competitor
• adversary
• antagonist
• rival
• nemesis
• archenemy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of musketeer

Bordaz had long theorized that the body of the musketeer was probably buried near the French camp, rather than being taken back to France, so that King Louis XIV could personally attend the burial of his loyal servant. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026

D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673, and there is a statue honoring the musketeer in the city. — CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026

The musketeer names are code names so that these resistance operatives can keep their real identities secret. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026

The Musketeers then partner with an aspiring musketeer to take down Cardinal Richelieu and expose his plans. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026