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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of regulars
That luxury afforded coach Mauricio Pochettino to rotate out nine starters to rest his regulars while giving seven players their first minutes of the tournament.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Quality shows up even faster, because the relationship between an independent owner and their regulars is personal.
—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Instead, a mix of regulars tucked into round wooden tables for supper commingle with 30-somethings sipping mimosas.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie looked like Serie A regulars, Folarin Balogun’s finishing was on song and Gio Reyna put to rest any doubts about his selection by channelling his inner Luka Modric.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Aside from Bean and John, series regulars include Mykelti Williamson, Nicki Micheaux, Brandon Mychal Smith, Isidora Goreshter, Eric Balfour, Richard Portnow, Zaire Adams and Demetrius Grosse.
—
Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Along with detecting Houston's talent in 1983, Davis culled a coterie of other radio regulars in the '80s and '90s – Thompson Twins, Taylor Dayne and Ace of Base among them – before expanding the Arista empire.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
On Murphy Avenue, regulars crowd the charming Irish pub Fibbar MaGees for pints and traditional Irish food or grab a strong cocktail and a game of pool next door at Paul & Harvey — a dive-bar fixture in the area since 1937.
—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Burrows co-created the NBC sitcom about the eclectic regulars at a Boston bar with Glen & Les Charles, going on to direct 237 episodes of it over the next decade.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Quality shows up even faster, because the relationship between an independent owner and their regulars is personal.
—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Instead, a mix of regulars tucked into round wooden tables for supper commingle with 30-somethings sipping mimosas.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie looked like Serie A regulars, Folarin Balogun’s finishing was on song and Gio Reyna put to rest any doubts about his selection by channelling his inner Luka Modric.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Aside from Bean and John, series regulars include Mykelti Williamson, Nicki Micheaux, Brandon Mychal Smith, Isidora Goreshter, Eric Balfour, Richard Portnow, Zaire Adams and Demetrius Grosse.
—
Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Along with detecting Houston's talent in 1983, Davis culled a coterie of other radio regulars in the '80s and '90s – Thompson Twins, Taylor Dayne and Ace of Base among them – before expanding the Arista empire.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
On Murphy Avenue, regulars crowd the charming Irish pub Fibbar MaGees for pints and traditional Irish food or grab a strong cocktail and a game of pool next door at Paul & Harvey — a dive-bar fixture in the area since 1937.
—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Burrows co-created the NBC sitcom about the eclectic regulars at a Boston bar with Glen & Les Charles, going on to direct 237 episodes of it over the next decade.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulars
Noun
-
At least 12 Israeli soldiers have been killed by Hezbollah’s drones since the conflict reignited in March – one third of Israeli fatalities in Lebanon – and the military is scrambling to find ways to counter the threat.
-
At least 37 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Lebanon or northern Israel during the fighting.
Noun
-
For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
-
And now the opportunity to get to travel to them with other fans, with other book lovers, just too good to pass up.
Noun
-
Blood drives like the one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit aren't just increasing the general blood supply, but also the supply to treat those living with the disease, also known as warriors.
-
Over the past decade, Osees have reinvented themselves as prog-metal warriors, hardcore agitators, and synth-punk freaks, investing each new permutation with the same degree of blitzkrieg aggression.
Noun
-
AIs will be our friends, our confidants, our therapists, our doctors, our employees, our business partners—and yes, in many cases, our romantic partners and lovers.
-
And now the opportunity to get to travel to them with other fans, with other book lovers, just too good to pass up.
Noun
-
Some of the young fighters and their coach spoke with CBS News Chicago about the impact the program has inside and outside the ring.
-
Though Hezbollah has largely been more effective this year than in the 2024 conflict, the recent fighting in Lebanon was just as imbalanced as two years ago, with thousands of Hezbollah fighters being killed at the cost of a few dozen Israeli military troops.
Noun
-
More than 40,000 patrons crammed into Wrigley Field and the Cubs fans in the crowd were hooting and hollering after their team took a 5-0 lead through six innings Saturday, following a 16-2 win on Friday.
-
Danbury Fair patrons will see some changes this summer and beyond as the mall has announced some additions and renovations.
Noun
-
The guests keep coming; the sea, beaches, cafes, and tourist infrastructure are working.
-
The inaugural event began at Children's Hospital Colorado, where young patients attended a private fashion show featuring local designers, community leaders and special guests.
Noun
-
There will be plenty of entertainment options for frequenters, who will be able to play PlayStation, beer pong, foosball and ping pong games.
Cite this Entry
“Regulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulars. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
