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regular

[reg-yuh-ler] / ˈrɛg yə lər /
ADJECTIVE
normal, common
Synonyms
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daily everyday formal legitimate ordinary proper routine traditional typical usual
STRONG
classic commonplace general natural official standard
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approved bona fide correct customary established habitual lawful orthodox prevailing prevalent run-of-the-mill sanctioned time-honored typic unexceptional unvarying
Antonyms
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abnormal atypical different irregular special uncommon unconventional untraditional unusual
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exceptional rare
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anomalous changing disorderly eccentric extraordinary imbalanced inconsistent infrequent unsteady variable
ADJECTIVE
orderly, consistent, balanced
Synonyms
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constant efficient formal periodic routine standardized steady systematic
STRONG
automatic classified consonant even flat invariable level probable rational serial set smooth straight uniform
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accordant alternating arranged congruous cyclic dependable established exact expected fixed harmonious in order measured mechanical methodical momentary ordered organized patterned precise punctual recurrent regulated rhythmic stated successive symmetrical
Antonyms
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disorderly irregular unstable unsteady untrustworthy weak
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broken changing different disordered inconsistent indefinite rough uneven unfair
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abnormal anomalous eccentric extraordinary imbalanced infrequent rare uncommon unusual variable

Example Sentences

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U.S. and Israeli strikes have badly damaged Iran’s regular naval assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Our optimism remains real, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need regular Schopenhauer reality checks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Taking its current form only about a year ago, the show has gained traction among founders and billionaires, as well as regular tech nerds who simply enjoy listening to three-hour-long daily podcasts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

There will still be opportunities for regular people to short-circuit these attempted abuses.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

“Those are just the natural, regular consequences, Rump. There will be magical consequences too. Magic has its own rules.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.