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
But these familial risk clusters were particularly dangerous for women.
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 Mar. 2026
Small wall frames reveal some familial connections.
—Providence Journal, The Providence Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
Inside, the atmosphere was familial.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Attempts to find a familial DNA match failed.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 Mar. 2026
Small wall frames reveal some familial connections.
—Providence Journal, The Providence Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
Inside, the atmosphere was familial.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Attempts to find a familial DNA match failed.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Feb. 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.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This sense of domestic insecurity carries through the remaining two-thirds of the film, which incorporates doubles, cyborgs, and holographic recreations of the film’s female characters.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dakota Mortensen is speaking out, through a spokesperson, for the first time since police in Utah launched an investigation into domestic-violence allegations involving his ex-girlfriend, Taylor Frankie Paul.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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