1
as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage
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2
as in offence
a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark
placing his hand on my shoulder was just one familiarity by the car salesman that I did not appreciate
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as in acquaintance
knowledge gained by personal experience
the restaurant critic's considerable familiarity with restaurant kitchens should stand her in good stead
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Recent Examples of familiarity
Starbucks said in April that the new dress code would make employees’ green aprons stand out and create a sense of familiarity for customers.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
There’s familiarity there, but also frustration.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
Choosing clear, relevant use cases, embedding AI into existing, secure systems and building user trust through familiarity and results gives the legal sector a clear pathway to success.
—Dan Hauck, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The poll also surveyed Americans on their familiarity with Kirk.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
There’s familiarity there, but also frustration.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
Choosing clear, relevant use cases, embedding AI into existing, secure systems and building user trust through familiarity and results gives the legal sector a clear pathway to success.
—Dan Hauck, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The poll also surveyed Americans on their familiarity with Kirk.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for familiarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
Noun
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Alex feels welcomed in this new town, but is immediately thrown off kilter by the intimacy among neighbors in Tall Pines.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Each area offers a sense of intimacy and comfort, with the moodiness of a speakeasy from the terrazzo tabletops to the warm color palette of brass, deep blue and emerald green.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sophia Nuñez, 37, an acquaintance of Goudeau's, who was found shot to death in the bathtub of her west Phoenix home by her 8-year-old son on April 10, 2006.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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An acquaintance invited me to a gathering at his home over the weekend.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its durable hard shell protects your belongings from rough handling, and the smooth wheels make airport navigation a breeze.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the view, the museum includes belongings, photos and memories of the lighthouse keepers and their families.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Learn from the loss, correct the mistakes and move forward.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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Even his mistake for Damsgaard’s opener brought more of a stunned silence than exasperated groans or impulsive anger from the locals.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The experience later prompted him to go to therapy.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The spiritual experience here, these days, happens when Joyce clocks in.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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About four months after Auditor Allison Ball sued Beshear's administration over its failure to implement a bill concerning kinship care, a Frankfort judge has tossed out the lawsuit.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Dark Hearts biker gang being targeted by Robbie has its own internal code, rigorously enforcing obedience but also offering members kinship, even a warped kind of mentorship.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jones said the 49ers’ two biggest blunders Sunday were his fault.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Although a faux pas wasn't the case here, Roan has endured blunders in the past.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike traditional approaches, HydroSpread lets ultrathin polymer films form directly on water, eliminating the fragile and error-prone step of transferring films from rigid surfaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the fourth inning, Los Angeles got a run on Kolek’s throwing error that sailed into center field.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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