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

To evoke the spirit of erstwhile regulars Duke Ellington, David Bowie, Liza Minnelli and Édith Piaf, the address will blend high-end dining with a rich program of live performances. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

The Blue Jackets will already be without two lineup regulars during training camp and into the start of the season — goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (shoulder) and center Isac Lundestrom (Achilles). — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The series regulars were all relatively unknown stand-up comedians and social media stars, such as Hammed Animashaun, Ayoade Bamgboye, Larry Dean, Celeste Dring, George Fouracres, Annabel Marlow, Al Nash, Jack Shep and Emma Sidi. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Getting to say hi to regulars like Omar was a highlight of coming and going. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Together, the trio became regulars at the Improvisation Cafe and other New York clubs like The Bitter End and Catch A Rising Star. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Ryder’s favorite bar story was from this year’s FIFA World Cup when the bar was full of regulars and football fans from around the world. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

The Plough family includes three young sons who are regulars to games. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

In July, The Howard Stern Show initiated a round of layoffs, letting go several regulars of the morning ensemble, including Memet Walker, Benjy Bronk, Jon Blitt, and Mike Trainor, and a number of behind-the-scenes staffers. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026