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
Otherwise, Thornton’s vision for an atmospheric western is somewhat drawn back by a competing underwritten story drive involving familial reconciliation.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
But despite all his fame and familial connections, Kennedy initially struggled to get funding for his magazine because back then, the idea of a political lifestyle magazine sounded crazy to publishers.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
The largest section of the book is devoted to ski fashion, the author’s particular and familial passion.
—David G. Allan Feb 15, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Still, fans expressed hope for a familial reconciliation despite the tense times.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
But despite all his fame and familial connections, Kennedy initially struggled to get funding for his magazine because back then, the idea of a political lifestyle magazine sounded crazy to publishers.
—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 18 Feb. 2026
The largest section of the book is devoted to ski fashion, the author’s particular and familial passion.
—David G. Allan Feb 15, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Still, fans expressed hope for a familial reconciliation despite the tense times.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
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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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Hinge does not currently have a dedicated reporting function to flag domestic terrorism specifically.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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The willful Sun teams up with joyous Jupiter to energize your domestic zone and your intimidating 8th house.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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