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noun

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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of regular
Adjective
Throughout the early 2000s, the Palms was a go-to party spot off the strip, drawing hard-partying Hollywood celebs of the era — Paris Hilton was a regular — and providing competition to the then-preeminent Hard Rock Casino. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 When compared with the group that did not exercise, the weekend warriors were 13% less likely to develop mild dementia, and those in the regular and combined groups were 12% less likely. Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
Among the regulars: Forest elephants congregate to consume nutrient-rich soil. Zhengyang Wang, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024 In the past few weeks, the presidential candidates have been regulars in Pennsylvania, often joined on the campaign trail by celebrities and fellow politicians. Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for regular 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regular
Adjective
  • More frequent and damaging hail storms and wind events have resulted in more home and auto claims in Colorado, a state that ranks second in the country for hail risk.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • By the 2050s, the abnormally hot and dry weather conditions that led to recent record fire seasons in Canada are likely to become common, which could lead to larger and more frequent wildfires.
    New York Times, New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Challengers assume these errors are not routine discrepancies but evidence of systematic voter fraud and a shadowy plot to foil the presidential election.
    Caroline Haskins, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
  • According to one systematic review, breathing exercises can help people with asthma improve their quality of life, lung function, and hyperventilation symptoms.11 Are There Any Downsides to Deep Breathing?
    Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of segregation of duties and formal documentation.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • But if this had been a formal dinner, the coffee would have been served afterwards — and in china, not a witty mug.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • In removing some of the stress around pet health, the hope is that pet parents will be more present to enjoy the unconditional love, companionship and sweet moments shared with pets.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The devastating story of a dog that was abandoned before Hurricane Milton in Florida has moved social media users—but now she's found a foster home and will see what real, unconditional love truly is.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The Sponsor has agreed to pay all normal operating expenses of the Trust out of the Sponsor’s management fee, which is 0.20% per annum of the Trust’s ether holdings.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Keep in mind that these layer transitions are gradual, not abrupt; the transition from normal hydrogen gas to liquid hydrogen and then to metallic hydrogen happens slowly and smoothly.
    Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The memorial pays tribute to the 19 special ops soldiers and Navy SEALS killed during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005, including Cupertino residents Matt Axelson and James Suh.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • That keeps casualties low, even in a land war, which is usually very deadly for soldiers and civilians.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The roaming vampire was hanging out in front of the movie theater with his human familiars, all fully armed and ready to throw down for their undead master.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The town is populated with familiars: her brother, her best friend, a new lover, a new grandniece.
    Condé Nast, The New Yorker, 17 July 2023
Adjective
  • The company remains subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • America has periodic eruptions of political unrest, Ellis argued, but none has come close to a civil war.
    Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024

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“Regular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regular. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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