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
Throughout the season, secrets about their pasts are revealed, leading to relationships — both familial and romantic — fracturing.
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
One of the objectives of Faith and Family Month is to strengthen relationships among husbands and wives, parents and children and other familial relationships.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Typically, those who chose not to disclose their pregnancies — whether because of fear of violence and familial rejection, loss of financial support, or irreversible strain on the parent-child relationship — were able to correctly forecast the parental response.
—Sunaya Krishnapura, STAT, 10 June 2026
Detailed in three different perspectives, the familial and romantic intricacies are ripe for discussion (and tons of tears).
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
One of the objectives of Faith and Family Month is to strengthen relationships among husbands and wives, parents and children and other familial relationships.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Typically, those who chose not to disclose their pregnancies — whether because of fear of violence and familial rejection, loss of financial support, or irreversible strain on the parent-child relationship — were able to correctly forecast the parental response.
—Sunaya Krishnapura, STAT, 10 June 2026
Detailed in three different perspectives, the familial and romantic intricacies are ripe for discussion (and tons of tears).
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 June 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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Ilunga was an experienced player who had won a number of domestic, continental and international titles, including the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Lion cubs are similar to domestic kittens at birth, in that they're born blind and their eyes open within about a week or two, the zoo said.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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