as in friends
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 musketeers
When published in 1844, Dumas' novel, which evokes the adventures of musketeers Athos, Porthos, Aramis and d'Artagnan — yes, there were actually four musketeers — became an overnight sensation.
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Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
While the hero existed — as did Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, or at least musketeers with similar names — most of the actual stories are invented, either by the sensationalist biographer or Dumas himself.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
In Monaghan Rivas’ version, the musketeers are female rather than male.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
While the hero existed — as did Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, or at least musketeers with similar names — most of the actual stories are invented, either by the sensationalist biographer or Dumas himself.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
In Monaghan Rivas’ version, the musketeers are female rather than male.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musketeers
Noun
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
Noun
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Solo travelers might ask their butlers for assistance securing card game players, shore outing buddies, or tablemates for dinner.
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He’s even made a game out of it with his travel buddies.
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“Musketeers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musketeers. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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