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as in close
closely acquainted
the little inside jokes that people who have long been familiar like to share
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as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
book editors who are familiar with what is being taught in the schools
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as in ubiquitous
often observed or encountered
the woman and her pair of Welsh corgis were a familiar sight in the quiet neighborhood
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as in arrogant
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
rather too familiar for a first-time guest in our home, the woman kept asking how much we paid for this or for that
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as in fan
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
a longtime familiar of the bar, she would most likely have been there on the night in question
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as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
with old familiars the normally reserved writer can be quite warm and funny
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Recent Examples of familiar
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
Resume or referral patterns that feel too familiar Look closer at your hiring pipeline.
—Michael Barnhart, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
Most recently, the actor played Count Dracula in this year's Renfield opposite Nicholas Hoult's titular familiar.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 17 May 2023
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Adjective
Amazon's Eero Pro 6E (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a tri-band mesh that adds the 6-GHz band to the familiar 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz bands.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 3 July 2025
Resume or referral patterns that feel too familiar Look closer at your hiring pipeline.
—Michael Barnhart, Fortune, 3 July 2025
Noun
The girl is writing a letter to her brother, and the visitation, the Kid, the Thalidomide Kid, her frightful familiar, is taunting her.
—Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
Most recently, the actor played Count Dracula in this year's Renfield opposite Nicholas Hoult's titular familiar.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 17 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiar
Adjective
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The figure surpasses that of the closest rival, China, which had 317 companies represented.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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But a closer read shows the linguistic dance that big companies are engaged in.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The success of those songs thrust me into the mainstream and acquainted audiences with my face and sound.—
Richard Villegas,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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An up-and-coming leader can keep the interactions casual with a handshake, an introduction and an invitation to get more acquainted outside of the event.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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But though artificial intelligence has become nearly ubiquitous, from smartphones to chatbots to self-driving cars, its impact on health care so far has been relatively low.—
Turgay Ayer,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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Fabrications for a modern game of show-and-tell range from clear tonal plastics to silver mesh but easily the strongest concepts come in rope — direct off the runway of bohemian Chloé and ‘It’ girl cool Miu Miu, proposing a winking upgrade to the ubiquitous raffia accessories of summer.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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In 2022, Ackles joined the cast of Prime Video's The Boys as arrogant superhero Soldier Boy.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Her larger-than-life ego and past as a shaman make Player 044 come off as arrogant and selfish, getting under just about everyone's skin.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Caitlin Clark’s presence on the Indiana Fever led to opposing teams changing venues to a larger seating capacity to host thousands more fans than usual for games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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The Oberoi Luxury Nile Cruisers With a nearly perfect score, The Oberoi Cruises was a standout fan favorite.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Indeed, environmental advocacy groups appear to share her concerns, and several, including Friends of the Everglades, sued the DeSantis administration on Friday in an effort to halt the project.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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Whether this comes to you from family, friends, or your own belief systems, this is a month that’s asking you to see who (and what) are really meant for you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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In this intimate experience, you are invited to share a moment of joy, a tribute to our community, or a word that defines you.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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Southeast Asia Resorts Winner Nay Palad Hideaway With just 10 intimate villas that invite guests to live out their tropical fantasies, the Nay Palad Hideaway is set between ancient mangrove forests and the soft white sands of Siargao Island, in the Philippines.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Beyond these concrete indicators, a good advisor should be able to explain the risks, rewards, and structure of any investment clearly, helping the investor make an informed decision.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The committee members serve as outside experts who help the CDC make informed decisions about vaccines.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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“Familiar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiar. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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