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
Frankie Muniz can relate to his high-achieving character, in a way, though Malcolm’s pressure is more familial.
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Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
From cultural to regional to familial folklore, any Southerner is bound to believe in a superstition or two.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
The film illustrates how her powerful images not only document the human cost of conflict but also drive social change, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities of journalism and highlighting the universal struggle between ambition and familial obligations.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The team used an Alzheimer’s mouse model that includes human familial mutations and develops early signs of the condition.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
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Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
From cultural to regional to familial folklore, any Southerner is bound to believe in a superstition or two.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
The film illustrates how her powerful images not only document the human cost of conflict but also drive social change, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities of journalism and highlighting the universal struggle between ambition and familial obligations.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The team used an Alzheimer’s mouse model that includes human familial mutations and develops early signs of the condition.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for familial
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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Energy experts have questioned, however, whether new North Sea oil and gas licenses can help to shore up domestic energy security.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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This unpaid domestic role was particularly grueling, given the wildly unpredictable nature of our lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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