as in familiarity
knowledge gained by personal experience
Tiffany's acquaintance with cows is limited to a long-ago visit to a petting zoo when she was three
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Recent Examples of acquaintance
Interwoven with these conversations are scenes of Ray sitting on a city bus next to his new acquaintance, Shatique.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to ‘find the accountant,’ Wolff is compelled to solve the case.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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
According to the statement, Tyler was a longtime acquaintance of Bruno’s owner and had been staying at the home.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 5 June 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to ‘find the accountant,’ Wolff is compelled to solve the case.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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
According to the statement, Tyler was a longtime acquaintance of Bruno’s owner and had been staying at the home.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for acquaintance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaintance
Noun
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And once comfort and familiarity build, retail follows.—
Joe Chura,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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Besides he’s hedged his bets a little, bringing a bit of familiarity along with him.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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With the demand for experiences climbing and technology being a key driver that enables personalization iSeatz has the potential to unlock this rising demand.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Advertisement Mamdani makes no defense of his lack of experience.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
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“Acquaintance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaintance. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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