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
Still, Burden does have some familiarity — namely with Williams.
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
In addition, lack of familiarity with the bike-share system was holding a third of this group back.
—Kaja Šeruga, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Both quarterbacks are near the end of their careers and are clearly on the decline, but Cousins has the familiarity with other players and the coaching staff that Rodgers doesn't have.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Importantly, Elliott has a deep familiarity with Juniper, having previously engaged the company from 2014-2015.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
In addition, lack of familiarity with the bike-share system was holding a third of this group back.
—Kaja Šeruga, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Both quarterbacks are near the end of their careers and are clearly on the decline, but Cousins has the familiarity with other players and the coaching staff that Rodgers doesn't have.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
Importantly, Elliott has a deep familiarity with Juniper, having previously engaged the company from 2014-2015.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
Noun
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Shortly after, the sun will debut in Gemini, shaking up your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources and emotional bonds, which prompts you to deep dive into personal connections and joint ventures.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Cultivating Authority and Trust Paying attention to the needs of others is also a way to achieve the intimacy that Green included in his four attributes of trust.—
Adam Witty,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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However, although Mello was confirmed to be in Italy when Parcell was killed and police cleared him of the murder, investigators scrutinized his circle of friends and acquaintances.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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Albert hosted an after-party that evening, inviting a group of friends and acquaintances to drop by after the local bars closed at midnight.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Days later, the detainees were given a few minutes to gather their belongings before being processed out of the facility, shackled and shuffled onto a bus, the attorney said.—
Laura Strickler,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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Consider bringing all your belongings in carry-on luggage.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Lifton remembers telling others in the rare earths industry this would be a mistake.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
9 May 2025
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Honeywell has learned from its mistakes, delivering a sensible forecast during its April 29 quarterly earnings report.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Also, experiences as gifts remain popular in the post-pandemic era, with 36% of men planning to give experiences this year, a rise from 29% in 2019.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The bright citrus perfectly complements the bergamot and apple in Madison Ave, creating a juicier, more vibrant experience that’s perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Noun
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His physical world might have be restrained, but his imagination and ability to connect with others knew no bounds - Mats found freedom and kinship in the online realm of World of Warcraft, a massive role-playing game that currently hosts over 7 million players.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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There are volunteer opportunities, a teen club, and during the current conflict, the Hesed has become a hub for delivering tons of humanitarian aid, trauma care, and kinship.—
Maria Zimina,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All the evidence points to various blunders, assumptions, policies, choices and unlucky circumstances that led to the tragedy.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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Be equipped to answer this when delivering bad news by understanding the root cause of the blunder.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Garcia, who denies gang membership, had an immigration court order protecting him from deportation, which the administration acknowledged was an administrative error.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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But turning on error correction restored some of the performance.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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