as in friends
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
the two little musketeers were never seen apart
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Recent Examples of musketeers
When published in 1844, Dumas' novel, which evokes the adventures of musketeers Athos, Porthos, Aramis and d'Artagnan — yes, there were actually four musketeers — became an overnight sensation.
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Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
While the hero existed — as did Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, or at least musketeers with similar names — most of the actual stories are invented, either by the sensationalist biographer or Dumas himself.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In Monaghan Rivas’ version, the musketeers are female rather than male.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
While the hero existed — as did Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, or at least musketeers with similar names — most of the actual stories are invented, either by the sensationalist biographer or Dumas himself.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In Monaghan Rivas’ version, the musketeers are female rather than male.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musketeers
Noun
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The former congressman Denny Heck, of Washington State, who was elected the same year as Jeffries, became one of his earliest friends on Capitol Hill.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Active families, newlyweds, solo travelers, fit friends, long-together couples, locals meeting for drinks—there’s a lovely mix of guests staying at (and just visiting) the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Once it’s discovered that there’s a contingent of hostile infiltrators and not just one, the action splits between the cops in town and Sung-ki and his buddies in the mountainside forest, where Na steers the story deeper into classic sci-fi territory.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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And then there are the guests who come in from around the country for buddies’ trips, family, group and couples’ getaways, conventions, and corporate and charity events.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Musketeers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musketeers. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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