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adjective

ˈre-gyə-lər How to pronounce regular (audio)
Definition of regularnext
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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time what with one or another of our pets having problems, we've been regular visitors at the animal hospital

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as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern he's followed a regular schedule for almost 20 years: up by 5, in bed by 10

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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules thought about having a nontraditional wedding but in the end went with a regular ceremony instead

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as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions your room is a regular sty, and you need to clean it before you can go to the movies

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as in normal
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind tantrums aren't his regular behavior was just a regular guy who preferred hanging out with friends

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noun

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as in soldier
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 familiar
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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How does the adjective regular differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of regular are natural, normal, and typical. While all these words mean "being of the sort or kind that is expected as usual, ordinary, or average," regular stresses conformity to a rule, standard, or pattern.

the club's regular monthly meeting

In what contexts can natural take the place of regular?

The words natural and regular are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, natural applies to what conforms to a thing's essential nature, function, or mode of being.

the natural love of a mother for her child

When is it sensible to use normal instead of regular?

While in some cases nearly identical to regular, normal implies lack of deviation from what has been discovered or established as the most usual or expected.

normal behavior for a two-year-old

When would typical be a good substitute for regular?

The synonyms typical and regular are sometimes interchangeable, but typical implies showing all important traits of a type, class, or group and may suggest lack of strong individuality.

a typical small town

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Recent Examples of regular
Adjective
Your Digestion Could Slow Way Down Fiber—which is only found in carb-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains—keeps you regular. —Christina Manian, Health, 14 July 2025 Even Warren Beatty became a regular at Graydon’s table. —Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
Noun
In April, it was revealed that two other series regulars, Daniel Kyri and Jake Lockett, are also saying goodbye to the first-responder drama. —Liza Esquibias, People.com, 18 July 2025 Hundreds of regulars showed up to down a mug of Guinness and pay their respects. —Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for regular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regular
  1. frequent
  2. systematic
  3. formal
  4. unconditional
  5. normal
  6. soldier
  7. familiar
  8. periodic
Adjective
  • The Kuril-Kamchatka arc experiences frequent earthquakes, according to the USGS, including a M7.4 earthquake on July 20 that is now seen as a foreshock of Wednesday’s quake.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 July 2025
  • McConaughey is also a frequent leader of the heartbeat ritual and has shown an almost unmatched commitment to the club.
    — Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Definition of frequent
Adjective
  • The Risks Of Getting A Coffee Enema The systematic review actually found quite the opposite: nine case reports of adverse events occurring from use of coffee enemas.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • In a systematic review of studies, researchers found that active children are more likely to report feelings of well-being.
    — Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025
Definition of systematic
Adjective
  • Try asking the same question in different ways: formal versus casual, with different cultural references, or from different perspectives.
    — Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Ordered, balanced, formal, and restrained, the chapel draws from Wren’s and James Gibbs’s churches.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 July 2025
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • The pilot program will provide unconditional cash payments of $600 per month for 18 months to hundreds of pregnant women in their first or second trimesters, as well as $750 per month to 21-year-olds who have spent time in the foster care system.
    — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
  • Ukraine demands an unconditional halt to fighting; Russia, on the other hand, refuses a ceasefire due its ability to press its current battlefield advantage and a benign stance from President Trump; although his position appears to have shifted somewhat against Russia recently.
    — Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Definition of unconditional
Adjective
  • The results are limited to changes in normal brain aging, not Alzheimer's disease.
    — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 28 July 2025
  • As volatility becomes the new normal, many leaders feel compelled to act faster, control more or push harder.
    — Gamini Hewawasam, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Definition of normal
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  • The victim was a 20-year-old American soldier stationed in West Germany, Edward Pimental, for whom the group set a murderous honeytrap.
    — Katja Hoyer, semafor.com, 19 July 2025
  • The film follow three parallel stories—land, sea and air—as Allied soldiers (led by Fionn Whitehead), a civilian boat captain (Mark Rylance) and an RAF pilot (Tom Hardy) each play their part in the daring evacuation from the beaches of Dunkirk in 1940 during World War II.
    — Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Definition of soldier
Noun
  • The Santal, in South Asia, believed that witches (always female) copulated with spirit familiars and devoured the organs of children.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
  • But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.
    — Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • Rain showers and periodic storms are possible every day through Tuesday before humidity and heat were expected to build again in the Chicago area, the weather service predicted.
    — William Tong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
  • Businesses should conduct periodic audits of cloud consumption, eliminate redundant services and negotiate better contracts with cloud vendors. 4.
    — Motasem El Bawab, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Definition of periodic

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