regulars

noun

Definition of regularsnext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulars
  1. soldiers
  2. warriors
  3. lovers
  4. fighters
  5. patrons
  6. guests
  7. denizens
  8. customers
Noun
  • The goal is to slow Russia's advance and weaken their fighting power while sacrificing as few Ukrainian soldiers as possible.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On May 22, three soldiers who witnessed the Mount Suribachi flag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima were greeted by 1,000 schoolchildren.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of soldiers
Noun
  • But by the end of the Neolithic Age, with a world population of 100 million, the stakes were much higher, requiring more than a few warriors as well as strong leaders to subdue, even enslave, other people.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The first film recounts the Battle of Thermopylae during the Greco-Persian Wars, where King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) of Sparta leads 300 of his finest warriors against the massive Persian army commanded by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro).
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of warriors
Noun
  • For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • This is a moment when food lovers can expect the kind of artistic innovation that could reverberate for years to come.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • The Israeli authorities say that most were armed fighters, but at least some were uninvolved civilians.
    Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The group appears to be recruiting new fighters faster than Israel can eliminate them.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of fighters
Noun
  • But on this night, The Corner Pub’s patrons mostly left him alone, giving him space to enjoy beers and meatballs — the pub is known for those — with his buddies.
    Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • When this was first flying around, the idea was that DiCaprio would appear as one of the infamous VIPs in the series, the Western, mask-wearing patrons that wager on the Squid Games, a group that Lee Jung-jae’s 456 is attempt to reach and kill in season 3.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of patrons
Noun
  • There are no age restrictions, and guests can choose from a 30-minute adventure or a 60-minute one that lands on the ice for a bit of easy on-foot exploration.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • After each game, three Carolina players hold a meet and greet with season-ticket members, charity guests and dignitaries.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of guests
Noun
  • Between its rich history and even wealthier denizens, the Principality of Monaco reigns supreme as the world’s most glamorous and exclusive motorsport destination.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In 2024, scientists found the largest coral is bigger than a blue whale, how anglerfish became deep-sea denizens and that the ability for life to glow arose in the ocean half a billion years ago.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of denizens
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  • This principle is also reshaping the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, focusing on making offerings an integral part of customers' operations, support and infrastructure.
    Akhilesh Tripathi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Make sure potential customers know their data will remain private and is safeguarded against cyberattacks.
    Jenna Guarneri, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of customers
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