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
His films examine the impact of memory through familial dynamics in varying communities.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
The event featured a intense Florida and familial rivalry between the Miami Mayhem and the Palm Beach Passion, alongside matchups featuring the Austin Aces and Dallas Dream.
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Sean Pitts,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Most notable of Beckham's non-familial guests, however, was Tom Cruise, who seldom appears publicly in the Los Angeles area but took the podium to honor the athlete during the ceremony.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for familial
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
The event featured a intense Florida and familial rivalry between the Miami Mayhem and the Palm Beach Passion, alongside matchups featuring the Austin Aces and Dallas Dream.
—
Sean Pitts,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Most notable of Beckham's non-familial guests, however, was Tom Cruise, who seldom appears publicly in the Los Angeles area but took the podium to honor the athlete during the ceremony.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Throughout the season, secrets about their pasts are revealed, leading to relationships — both familial and romantic — fracturing.
—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
11 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.
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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.
Adjective
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As a preventive measure, the government also suspended domestic gas service in several areas to reduce the risk of explosions.
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Average incomes had stagnated for almost seven years, which led to weak domestic demand, as per local media reports.
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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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