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

Example Sentences

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Even as Iran fires regular salvos at the base, AFP did not see any signs of a heavy security presence there.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Shares of Amazon were 0.1% lower after hours Monday, after finishing 1.4% higher during regular trading.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

On Thursday, the price for a gallon of regular gas with a credit card was $3.84 at Food N’ Geaux.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Orie worked for years to become part of Team GB and secure a regular income from boxing.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

This, after all, was the kind of thing regular parents were supposed to help with.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman