1
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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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
Moves with mixed results Two decades ago, star defenseman Joe Thornton forced his way out of Boston, and the Bruins traded the former first overall draft pick to San Jose for a trio of regulars — Marco Sturm, Wayne Primeau and Brad Stuart.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
The scouting nets are now cast across continents, there are feeder and multi-club models and the possibility of one scout like Dubliner Billy Behan pulling up several players, from a tiny pool, talented enough to become first-team regulars is long gone.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
In New York and New Jersey, patriot militias, loyalist partisans and British regulars raided across county lines, targeting farms and neighbors.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Grace Jones, Tina Turner, and Michael Jackson, for example, were regulars.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
The likes of Mduduzi Shabalala are now regulars in the squad, gaining invaluable experience, while Relebohile Mofokeng is emerging as a key contributor.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The core group, the regulars, range in age from twenty to seventy and up.
—Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the eatery’s comforting red-sauce fare and casual feel helped endear it to famous regulars Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Frank Sinatra and Jack Nicholson, to name a few.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
In fact, Baoding counts multi-generational regulars as patrons.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
The scouting nets are now cast across continents, there are feeder and multi-club models and the possibility of one scout like Dubliner Billy Behan pulling up several players, from a tiny pool, talented enough to become first-team regulars is long gone.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
In New York and New Jersey, patriot militias, loyalist partisans and British regulars raided across county lines, targeting farms and neighbors.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Grace Jones, Tina Turner, and Michael Jackson, for example, were regulars.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
The likes of Mduduzi Shabalala are now regulars in the squad, gaining invaluable experience, while Relebohile Mofokeng is emerging as a key contributor.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The core group, the regulars, range in age from twenty to seventy and up.
—Linda-Marie Barrett
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the eatery’s comforting red-sauce fare and casual feel helped endear it to famous regulars Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Frank Sinatra and Jack Nicholson, to name a few.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
In fact, Baoding counts multi-generational regulars as patrons.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulars
Noun
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Nail polish is not allowed for male soldiers, and clear polish is accepted for female soldiers.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company is also pushing out battlefield-ready tools designed for everyday use by soldiers.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Needless to say, fans have been waiting for the Limitless One to make his triumphant return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Samurai Troopers dealt with the return of Arago and his Empire of Doom, but five young warriors with mystical Yoroi Gear armor stand against Arago’s conquest.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The manosphere — a movement encompassing hypermasculinity, male supremacy, misogyny and traditional gender roles and driven by podcasters, bloggers and social media warriors — has become increasingly mainstream.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to Joe Truzman, a senior analyst with the FDD, the Arrow Unit’s membership is drawn from multiple sources in Gaza, including police officers, operatives belonging to the Ministry of Interior’s security branches, fighters belonging to terrorist factions, and civilian volunteers.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The joint exercise brought together the Air Force’s 53rd Wing, a US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, and Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 fighters and personnel.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec wound its way through the charming streets of Quebec City’s old town, where patrons sitting in outdoor sidewalk cafes cheered the team from their seats.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hungrier patrons may leave unfulfilled if the overall meal is insufficient versus ordering several things à la carte.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
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The organization's mission includes creating opportunities for artists of all ages and backgrounds, Jordan told gala guests.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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As other guests like Futura, Natasha Lyonne, Common and Marisa Tomei arrived at Saga after their initial experiences, and hungry for more, dinner was just getting underway for the Moon group.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The action sports denizens would then snail mail the tapes to the agency.—
Daniel Kaplan,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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Seating 6,500 Piazza Grande denizens love big upscale entertainment movies with, if possible, a star in attendance.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Regulars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulars. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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