as in household
of or relating to a household or family
it's a familial duty as well as a tradition for everyone in my family to eat dinner together
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Recent Examples of familial
Allegations of familial maneuvering continued after the killings.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
In keeping with the familial theme, the team opened Stepdad’s on Father’s Day 2025.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Christine and Kody's distant relationship isn't the only familial tie in the former Brown household.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
But when Klaus’ toys begin to cheer up the children of Smeerensburg — a town whose inhabitants are perpetually engaged in a feud between two familial clans — Jesper and Klaus must step out of their comfort zones to help save the town from itself.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for familial
Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
In keeping with the familial theme, the team opened Stepdad’s on Father’s Day 2025.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Christine and Kody's distant relationship isn't the only familial tie in the former Brown household.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
But when Klaus’ toys begin to cheer up the children of Smeerensburg — a town whose inhabitants are perpetually engaged in a feud between two familial clans — Jesper and Klaus must step out of their comfort zones to help save the town from itself.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familial
Adjective
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Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Most Google Voice calls made in the United States to other users in the United States or Canada are free; however, some domestic and international calls have a fee.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead, most analysts point to tech giant Huawei and its secretive chip unit, HiSilicon, as standing out among domestic competition, not only in technological advancement, but also in scale and its broader supply chain.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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