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 mistake
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
Their familiarity with disability accommodations varies widely, and some may need training.
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Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Of course there’s familiarity with some of these people, but also there’s just this pretty bananas range of physicalities and looks and experience, literal experiences.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
In both cases, familiarity gives audiences an immediate entry point while allowing the series to play on a broad dramatic scale.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The beauty trends of 2026 have been all about seeking comfort and familiarity, and loud lip looks give us that.
—Jessica Fields, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
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Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Of course there’s familiarity with some of these people, but also there’s just this pretty bananas range of physicalities and looks and experience, literal experiences.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
In both cases, familiarity gives audiences an immediate entry point while allowing the series to play on a broad dramatic scale.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The beauty trends of 2026 have been all about seeking comfort and familiarity, and loud lip looks give us that.
—Jessica Fields, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for familiarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
Noun
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Burden internalized this pattern, of foregrounding the importance of the paterfamilias at the expense of real intimacy, of keeping up appearances despite the private pain.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Materiality plays a key role in reinforcing this intimacy.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, this approach is a mistake.—
Kat Tretina,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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But fans, players and teams have grown less patient with mistakes that technology can easily fix.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Family members said Rodrigo received a ride home from an acquaintance after a gathering on Sunday.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Take it easy today on friends and acquaintances who love CBS’ Watson or DMV.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Never lose your belongings again with convenient tracking tags.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For many players, that culture translates into a sense of belonging that extends beyond football.—
Alexa Stone
Updated March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Over the years across Illinois, there has been a litany of agency miscues, blunders and downright neglect, including several in Lake County.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The sufferings caused by a statesman’s blunders are larger than the benefits produced by his accomplishments.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The situation has fueled broader conversations about event marketing, consumer expectations and accountability when large-scale fan experiences do not match their promotional claims.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the show features bundle deals and insider offers for discounts on dining and experiences.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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She’s especially revered in Shiite Islam because of her kinship with the imams.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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How did Henley, a rock star living in a big house on Mulholland Drive, find such a kinship with Thoreau, who famously chose a simple, deliberate life amid nature?—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wait times are based on data reported by users and are not exact or error-free.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the Barons got the final out on a base running error by the Sea Kings.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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