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
However, that's just the start of this more familial relationship in Portugal.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Peet plays a therapist who struggles with her own mental health and the health and familial changes that occur during midlife.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Apr. 2026
Their reunion tour — which was somehow not marred by any type of familial controversy — sold out stadiums around the world and overexcelled in every conceivable way, setting the template for what the future of band reunions could look like and solidifying their legacy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Before the war, the crossing saw constant movement, reflecting strong familial and commercial ties between Iranians and Iraqis in the area.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Peet plays a therapist who struggles with her own mental health and the health and familial changes that occur during midlife.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Apr. 2026
Their reunion tour — which was somehow not marred by any type of familial controversy — sold out stadiums around the world and overexcelled in every conceivable way, setting the template for what the future of band reunions could look like and solidifying their legacy.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Before the war, the crossing saw constant movement, reflecting strong familial and commercial ties between Iranians and Iraqis in the area.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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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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Details of a motive have not been released, but investigators said the case involved a domestic dispute.—
Mark Price
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The blockade has driven up oil prices and domestic pump costs, raising fears that alongside disruption to other shipments—chemicals, fertilizer and general cargo—this could soon fuel an economy-wide inflation surge.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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