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
At the Beverly Hills, Calif., event, the former Eagles’ guitarist, 77, recalled the pair’s friendship, familial bond and his admiration for the celebrated musician.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 9 July 2025
Families are more emotionally connected than previous generations, fostering better, healthier familial relationships, Cardinale said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Jake Peralta, in particular had a close, almost familial relationship with Braugher’s stoic Capt. Raymond Holt throughout the series.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 8 July 2025
Ocean or city views often serve as a focal point in the firm’s spaces, which feature sleek surfaces, sculptural lighting, neutral palettes, and plenty of bespoke details while maintaining a familial vibe.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 9 July 2025
Families are more emotionally connected than previous generations, fostering better, healthier familial relationships, Cardinale said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Jake Peralta, in particular had a close, almost familial relationship with Braugher’s stoic Capt. Raymond Holt throughout the series.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 8 July 2025
Ocean or city views often serve as a focal point in the firm’s spaces, which feature sleek surfaces, sculptural lighting, neutral palettes, and plenty of bespoke details while maintaining a familial vibe.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for familial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familial
household
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Sources of 2023 household debt in the US include: Credit Cards: $1.13 trillion Mortgage: $12.25 trillion Auto Loans: 1.61 trillion Student Loans: $1.6 trillion Outstanding balances also include debt from retail credit cards, consumer loans and other non-household expenses.—
Kara Nelson,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2024
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Hancock said in the statement that his family canceled their traditional multi-household Thanksgiving celebration.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
25 Nov. 2020
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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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