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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  1. soldiers
  2. warriors
  3. lovers
  4. fighters
  5. patrons
  6. guests
  7. denizens
  8. customers
Noun
  • It is based on her reporting about the murder by Salvadoran soldiers of more than 1,000 civilian residents of the village of El Mozote in 1981, and the return of survivors years later.
    Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Decades after Israeli soldiers raped and killed a Palestinian teenager during a massacre of Bedouins, a woman in Ramallah becomes obsessed with the story and sneaks into Israel to find out more.
    The Week US, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of soldiers
Noun
  • This existential threat doesn’t sit well with women who embrace the calling to be advocates, allies or social justice warriors – not just for Black people, but for all people.
    Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The editors were able to fuse a powerful depiction of unlikely warriors in a conflict zone with a loving and surprising portrait of artists.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of warriors
Noun
  • The cause of his death is still a hot topic of debate amongst horse lovers.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For music lovers, this year’s festival offers a slate of documentaries and narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of iconic artists and groundbreaking genres.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovers
Noun
  • The relationship went both ways, with Hezbollah fighters serving as shock troops that bolstered Assad’s flagging army — an intervention the group justified as protecting Shiite minorities and shrines in Syria from Islamist and jihadi factions in the opposition.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Rebel fighters and Damascenes rushed through the facility, freeing groups of men, women and children from cells.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fighters
Noun
  • Martin is part of a support structure at the library that guides elderly patrons through processes related to their Social Security, Medicare and other important services.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The fame of Roberto Coin has expanded globally, with admirers and patrons ranging from Hollywood celebrities to those who appreciate the incorporation of Italian flair and craftsmanship in everyday life.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of patrons
Noun
  • These ingredients allow bartenders to introduce complex, slightly bitter flavors, giving guests a refreshing, layered experience.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After the festivities, guests are welcome to take it easy on Sunday and enjoy the ambiance of the festival’s final event—A Southern Jazz Brunch—before heading to the airport to journey back home.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of guests
Noun
  • Not just because of the people — those famously funny, hospitable denizens.
    Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Brentwood and Belle Meade, where a $32 million sale set a residential real estate record in Tennessee earlier this year, are among other graceful suburbs that lure denizens in search of rolling hills and quiet.
    Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of denizens
Noun
  • In a crowded luxury field, these collaborations mean smaller brands have access to a behemoth’s resources and audience, with a lower barrier to entry for customers.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Marketing can turn it into an asset for branding and positioning with customers, suppliers, governments and other target audiences.
    Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of customers
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