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familiarity
playDefinition of familiarity
familiarities
1a : the quality or state of being familiarb : a state of close relationship : intimacy
2a : absence of ceremony : informalityb : an unduly informal act or expression : improprietyc : a sexual liberty
3 : close acquaintance with something
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Examples of familiarity in a Sentence
He spoke to everyone with the easy familiarity of an old friend.
the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage
Recent Examples of familiarity from the Web
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Turns out, Olympic-level swimmers are abnormally likely to have asthma, and Olin’s research helps train them to cope with attacks, and to even use their familiarity with controlled breathing as an advantage.
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An item which sounds fancy and delicate on paper is paired with a sweet, savory flavor that gives it the familiarity of a backyard barbecue.
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Herrod discussed his experience teaching at universities in Ukraine in the 1990s and his familiarity with the former Soviet Union.
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A Crown Point player or two had a passing familiarity with Pete Iussig and his resume.
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A sense of familiarity returns to Omaha, Neb., this year.
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Linehan points to his familiarity with Moore dating back to their days together with the Detroit Lions and calls him an ideal backup because of his ability to function without a lot of reps.
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One of those newcomers, midfielder Paul Arriola, anticipated that his recent form with Club Tijuana and his familiarity with Azteca would improve his likelihood of playing.
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Familiarity with Prairie View Golf Club, site of the 36-hole tournament, helps.
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First Known Use of familiarity
13th century
FAMILIARITY Defined for English Language Learners
familiarity
playDefinition of familiarity for English Language Learners
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: the state of being familiar with something : the state of having knowledge about something
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: a friendly and informal way of acting or talking
FAMILIARITY Defined for Kids
familiarity
playDefinition of familiarity for Students
familiarities
1 : close friendship : intimacy
2 : good knowledge of something His familiarity with the trail was a big advantage to us.
3 : informality
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