1
as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage
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2
as in offence
a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark
placing his hand on my shoulder was just one familiarity by the car salesman that I did not appreciate
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as in acquaintance
knowledge gained by personal experience
the restaurant critic's considerable familiarity with restaurant kitchens should stand her in good stead
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Recent Examples of familiarity
What makes this pork tenderloin sandwich one of the state's most sought-after
But Trish initially had no familiarity with the signature Hoosier sandwich.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Simultaneously, there’s an embrace of making sensible products with a certain classically masculine integrity (like Japanese selvedge denim in of-the-moment straight fits) that offer an enticing newness with a welcome dose of familiarity, a recipe for success in menswear.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Comfort and familiarity, as well as willingness to learn, are important to consider when making a selection.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
And once comfort and familiarity build, retail follows.
—Joe Chura, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Simultaneously, there’s an embrace of making sensible products with a certain classically masculine integrity (like Japanese selvedge denim in of-the-moment straight fits) that offer an enticing newness with a welcome dose of familiarity, a recipe for success in menswear.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Comfort and familiarity, as well as willingness to learn, are important to consider when making a selection.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
And once comfort and familiarity build, retail follows.
—Joe Chura, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
Noun
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All of the intimacy of that and all the majesty and complexity and contradiction and controversy of the U.S.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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While daunting, the intimacy of the show also fuels Isbell.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Police said in the release that the 40-year-old woman and Holloway were acquaintances who had some sort of a dispute prior to the shooting.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
4 July 2025
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Much of the prosecution's case relied on testimony from Trenton Raybon, an acquaintance of Berkley, who said Berkley confessed the crime to him.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Social media has featured images of men walking with bags of their belongings — everyday items like blankets and kitchenware.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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Among the belongings are Gi-hun's tracksuit marked by his player number, 456, and a gold debit card, presumably with the remainder of his winnings from his first time in the games.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Here are the five hidden profile mistakes that stop your ideal clients getting in touch.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Jumping onto Andrew Cuomo’s leaky ship was a devastating mistake for the pro-Israel movement.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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With the demand for experiences climbing and technology being a key driver that enables personalization iSeatz has the potential to unlock this rising demand.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Advertisement Mamdani makes no defense of his lack of experience.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, for more than a decade, my 19-year-old son has been able to spend quality hours of kinship with his cousin—700 miles away—every week, thanks to the advent of collaborative video games.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Willy often said that Black American literature shares a spiritual kinship with Irish literature.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández made run-scoring defensive blunders in the outfield.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Whereas the Pacers had their lowest giveaway total of the championship round in Game 6, OKC had its highest turnover game of the playoffs, with 23 blunders leading to 32 Indiana points.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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With very little margin for error, any misstep could lead to a steep correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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After three weeks in a Louisiana jail — because of an apparent error by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — Cheikh Fall had finally come home to his wife.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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