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Recent Examples of acquaintance Masquerade’s creative director, Shai Baitel, who has been working with Dylan as a curator for about eight years, thought of his acquaintance even before the space was finalized. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025 Dickinson also plays a small role in the film, an acquaintance of Mike's from the streets. Esther Zuckerman, Time, 10 Oct. 2025 The result is a Fortune profile based on interviews with more than a dozen of his friends, former colleagues, and acquaintances, as well as investors and Silicon Valley insiders. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025 Robinson's mother, Zikayla Tweedie, previously told the Journal Sentinel that Burse was a family acquaintance and stole her vehicle. Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acquaintance
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Noun
  • Anyone with even a passing familiarity with the Food Network (or food media in general) has at least heard of Ina Garten.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Being away from their owners, sudden changes in diet and routine, or a lack of familiarity can cause cats to be stressed and anxious.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That move raised questions, in part, because Carpenter had less than a year of experience in hospital administration.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Located on the southwestern shore of Keuka Lake, the winery offers an amazing visitor experience and was recently rated one of the Top 5 Best Tasting Rooms in America by USA Today.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Acquaintance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaintance. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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