Synonyms of regulars

regulars

noun

plural of regular

1

as in soldiers

a person engaged in military service

throughout the war, the regulars were supplemented by corps of volunteers and militiamen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soldiers
• warriors
• fighters
• marines
• veterans
• servicemen
• raiders
• rangers
• troopers
• recruits
• legionaries
• dragoons
• legionnaires
• dogfaces
• partisans
• men-at-arms
• Confederates
• conscripts
• knights
• musketeers
• irregulars
• combatants
• Continentals
• cavalrymen
• infantrymen
• cavaliers
• doughboys
• riflemen
• cuirassiers
• cannoneers
• guerrillas
• militiamen
• servicewomen
• gunners
• artillerymen
• grunts
• guardsmen
• foot soldiers
• commandos
• champions
• GIs
• paramilitaries
• archers
• draftees
• jarheads
• reservists
• footmen
• lancers
• enrollees
• minutemen
• Federals
• pikemen
• crossbowmen
• noncombatants
• gendarmes
• spearmen
• carabineers
• warhorses
• lifers
• diggers
• mortarmen
• counterguerrillas
• gallowglasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civilians

2

as in fans

someone who regularly spends time in a particular place

the coffeehouse regulars were put out by the interlopers occupying their usual table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fans
• lovers
• patrons
• guests
• habitués
• frequenters
• denizens
• rats
• familiars
• customers
• clients
• haunters
• enthusiasts
• devotees
• addicts
• fanatics
• fanciers
• nuts
• aficionados
• buffs
• maniacs
• fiends
• freaks
• bugs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regulars

That philosophy shows up throughout the entire property, from local artwork and community programming to the restaurants and public spaces that draw neighborhood regulars alongside hotel guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

For longstanding neighborhood businesses, the goal is to attract new customers while continuing to serve the regulars who supported them before the neighborhood became a major entertainment destination. — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

The spot had a loyal luxury-shopping crowd, and the closing caught regulars off guard. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Detroit’s system is brimming with reliable, competitive prospects who have the makings of clear NHL regulars. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Three of the show’s regulars — William Daniels, Bonnie Bartlett and Ed Flanders — won acting Emmys for their roles. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

In July 2026, Deadline reported that casting on season 5 of Reacher was underway, with four new regulars joining the cast. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026

Series regulars of Off Campus Season 2 include Abdalla, Kalyn, Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, and India Fowler, with Philipa Soo set to recur. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Reich uses word of mouth to find most of the comedians to join his loyal band of regulars. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026