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regular

[reg-yuh-ler] / ˈrɛg yə lər /
ADJECTIVE
normal, common
Synonyms
STRONGEST
daily everyday formal legitimate ordinary proper routine traditional typical usual
STRONG
classic commonplace general natural official standard
WEAK
approved bona fide correct customary established habitual lawful orthodox prevailing prevalent run-of-the-mill sanctioned time-honored typic unexceptional unvarying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abnormal atypical different irregular special uncommon unconventional untraditional unusual
STRONG
exceptional rare
WEAK
anomalous changing disorderly eccentric extraordinary imbalanced inconsistent infrequent unsteady variable
ADJECTIVE
orderly, consistent, balanced
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constant efficient formal periodic routine standardized steady systematic
STRONG
automatic classified consonant even flat invariable level probable rational serial set smooth straight uniform
WEAK
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
STRONGEST
disorderly irregular unstable unsteady untrustworthy weak
STRONG
broken changing different disordered inconsistent indefinite rough uneven unfair
WEAK
abnormal anomalous eccentric extraordinary imbalanced infrequent rare uncommon unusual variable

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Regular contributions over the next 15 years can make all the difference to his retirement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Regular bikes are already banned from anything designated as a “trail,” according to a city ordinance, but a spokesperson for Lee said e-bikes were a gray area that his proposal aims to address.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Regular IRAs have forced withdrawals beginning at age 73, and what you take out is taxed at income-tax rates up to 37%.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Regular police have all but disappeared from the streets of Tehran, adding to a sense of general insecurity, residents said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Regular soil is a crazy mix of everything from fine rock fragments to water, air, insects, and even bacteria and fungi.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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