REGULARS Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

regulars

noun

plural of regular

as in soldiers

a person engaged in military service throughout the war, the regulars were supplemented by corps of volunteers and militiamen

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civilians

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

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Recent Examples of regulars Frank Sinatra, Tiny Tim and the Smothers Brothers were regulars at the Fontainebleau. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 On its Greek-music nights, Thalami offers the less polished version after midnight, when regulars and seasonal staff take over the choruses. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Alongside the couple, Newlyweds stars Emma Meisel, Ignacio Diaz-Silverio and Bill O’Neil as series regulars. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Brown and Doubs have been regulars on the outside in the first unit with Maye, while Douglas has been the team’s top slot receiver. — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 People who originally stopped because they were intrigued by the sight of a guy pulling pizzas out of a Smart car have become regulars and bring friends. — Bradley Alvelo, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 People say ‘hi’ to you on the sidewalk, shop owners have regulars, especially in the downtown area. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 20 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 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

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Noun

Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, which traces its roots to 1954, involved around 18,000 Korean troops and an undisclosed number of American soldiers this year.

— Lisa Kim, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
The good news is the world has not seen a successful military coup since November of last year, when soldiers deposed the president of Guinea-Bissau on the coast of West Africa.

— Keith B. Richburg, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of soldiers

Noun

Heads of state, parents of book recipients, music fans, movie fans and, like me, women who felt blessed to have had such a glamorous role model publicly mourned the loss.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Thank you for the memories, the friendship, and for bringing joy to generations of fans.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of fans

Noun

Protective, almost — which makes sense, as its stunning chandeliers are designed to look like the shields and spears of African Masai warriors.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
In ancient legend, 300 Spartan warriors held the narrow pass at Thermopylae against a vast, overwhelming force, relying on a critical bottleneck to offset impossible odds.

— Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of warriors

Noun

Board game lovers will soon be able to nerd out at a new store and may even get the chance to play a few rounds inside a former bank vault.

— Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Instead, volumizing mascara lovers may just have found their new holy grail, particularly those who want volume without clumping.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of lovers

Noun

Kurdish civilians as well as SDF fighters were pushed out of areas seized in the offensive, although some of the displaced have now begun to return.

— Hogir al Abdo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
The International Crisis Group estimates that some 5,000 foreign fighters remain under arms inside state forces.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fighters

Noun

The man in the white shirt appears limp as fellow bar patrons walk in to check on him, and the bartender covers her mouth in apparent shock.

— Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
The Vision Theatre’s reopening is expected to bring thousands of new patrons to Leimert Park, giving surrounding small businesses an opportunity to boost their bottom lines.

— LaMonica Peters, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of patrons

Noun

Special guests across select dates include Robyn, Shania Twain, Jamie xx, Jorja Smith, Fousheé, Fcukers and Skye Newman.

— Karla Cote, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
The latter section compares God to a generous host, who similarly protects his guests, providing safety and abundance.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

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