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
The show is going to need that, especially with viewers having less familiarity with the new lead.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
The overhaul prompted swift bipartisan backlash from lawmakers and Escambia County locals, who raised concerns over some of the appointees’ ties to national right-wing organizations and lack of familiarity with the community.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Gan lulls us into a false sense of familiarity with an opening built on flamboyant silent cinema techniques.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Perhaps another year of familiarity will only increase the chemistry that made Minnesota largely unstoppable last summer.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
The overhaul prompted swift bipartisan backlash from lawmakers and Escambia County locals, who raised concerns over some of the appointees’ ties to national right-wing organizations and lack of familiarity with the community.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Gan lulls us into a false sense of familiarity with an opening built on flamboyant silent cinema techniques.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Perhaps another year of familiarity will only increase the chemistry that made Minnesota largely unstoppable last summer.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
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Ruins follows a couple whose affair with a young Greek woman over the course of a summer in Athens threatens to crack their relationship open in a story about privilege and power, desire and intimacy.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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And how does looking for love affect someone’s idea of intimacy when it’s reduced to a transaction?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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Research shows even casual interactions with random work acquaintances or strangers on the street can boost your happiness, which is a boon for your well-being and longevity too.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
6 June 2025
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According to the New Rochelle Police Department, a 41-year-old man went to authorities on Dec. 6 and reported that Tyler, a longtime acquaintance who had been temporarily staying at his apartment, killed his English bulldog named Bruno.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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According to the page, Joss had lost all of his belongings in the fire, including his vehicle.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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Made from a blend of polyester and nylon, the bag is water repellent and will keep their belongings dry—rain, snow, or shine.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Choosing smoothies low in protein and fiber, adding sugary ingredients to your smoothie, and using low-calorie smoothies as meal replacements are just some of the smoothie mistakes that could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 June 2025
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Brian Fuhrer stared at the numbers in front of him and was certain somebody had made a mistake.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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One celebrity or influencer’s experience is not a blueprint for your own life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Tolokonnikova’s performance is born from hard, personal experience.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Barr found no kinship with the fellow female comedian.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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But this kinship with the ocean has also made the Philippines acutely vulnerable to the extreme weather that is becoming both more fierce and frequent.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Other big moments in Trump’s presidency include the leak of U.S. military attack plans to Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, what was widely considered to be the first major blunder of his second term.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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By the 10th, all those blunders faded into the background of their third win in three tries since Posey’s shocking flurry of roster moves.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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The government has admitted in court that his deportation was an administrative error.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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In 2018, a study by MIT Media Lab revealed that commercial AI systems had error rates of up to 34% for darker-skinned women, compared to just 1% for lighter-skinned men.—
Jessica Smith,
Time,
6 June 2025
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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