MUSKETEER Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

musketeer

noun

ˌmə-skə-ˈtir

Definition of musketeer

as in friend

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 musketeer Bordaz had long theorized that the body of the musketeer was probably buried near the French camp, rather than being taken back to France, so that King Louis XIV could personally attend the burial of his loyal servant. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 D'Artagnan was killed during the siege of Maastricht in 1673, and there is a statue honoring the musketeer in the city. — CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026 The musketeer names are code names so that these resistance operatives can keep their real identities secret. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026 The Musketeers then partner with an aspiring musketeer to take down Cardinal Richelieu and expose his plans. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for musketeer

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Long ago, a train-riding and hitchhiking tour of several European countries took me to Belgium, where I was graciously taken in by the family of an American friend of mine.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Perfect for running errands, getting lunch with friends, and long-haul flights, these pants are your new summer wardrobe staple.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

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Like its 2023 predecessor, Evil Dead Burn starts with the brisk dispatch of secondary characters at a pretty lakeside spot — the film was shot in New Zealand — where buddies Jared (Keanu Karim) and Leo (Tapiwa Soropa) are fishing.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
The return of White keys the Hornets’ roster shift, triggered with the departure of Ball and his alley-oop buddy Miles Bridges.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

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