musketeers

noun

plural of musketeer
as in friends
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another the two little musketeers were never seen apart

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Recent Examples of musketeers When published in 1844, Dumas' novel, which evokes the adventures of musketeers Athos, Porthos, Aramis and d'Artagnan — yes, there were actually four musketeers — became an overnight sensation. — Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026 While the hero existed — as did Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, or at least musketeers with similar names — most of the actual stories are invented, either by the sensationalist biographer or Dumas himself. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026 In Monaghan Rivas’ version, the musketeers are female rather than male. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
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  1. friends
  2. buddies
Noun
  • The Philly shoegaze band calls on friends from across genres for a wide-spanning compilation that’s equal parts label sampler, B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars.
    — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Those who show up in tough times are rewarded, while fair-weather friends are often excluded from lucrative deals.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of friends
Noun
  • My grandfather reliably spoke warmly of his years in service and antique buddies from his army years traveled from across the country to come to a grand party thrown for my grandparents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1991.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Imagine showing off that feature to your golf buddies after a round.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of buddies

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