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
Its Cape Cod design, uncommon here in Newfoundland, immediately gave me a sense of familiarity and some comfort in strange surroundings.
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Robert Finch
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
All this culminates in a debut album, Addison, that planes down contemporary pop influences into an ooze of familiarity, faintly evoking innovations in underground and alternative music without stepping out of its playlist-friendly lane.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
Though he’s been working in omnivore restaurants, Castellón is himself a vegan and now uses his familiarity with live fire cooking to coax the produce that is the centerpiece of the menu to its peak potential.
—Candice Woo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
In addition to familiarity with multiple Ducks from his Rangers tenure, Kreider has become close with Trevor Zegras during the latter’s ascent from amateur player to NHL lottery pick.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
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Robert Finch
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
All this culminates in a debut album, Addison, that planes down contemporary pop influences into an ooze of familiarity, faintly evoking innovations in underground and alternative music without stepping out of its playlist-friendly lane.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2025
Though he’s been working in omnivore restaurants, Castellón is himself a vegan and now uses his familiarity with live fire cooking to coax the produce that is the centerpiece of the menu to its peak potential.
—Candice Woo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
In addition to familiarity with multiple Ducks from his Rangers tenure, Kreider has become close with Trevor Zegras during the latter’s ascent from amateur player to NHL lottery pick.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for familiarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
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Her work often explores intimacy, connection, and the body’s relationship to nature.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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This divide not only exposed the contrasting nature of the two events but also underscored the broader segmentation within the creator economy itself: scale vs. intimacy, polish vs. presence, spectacle vs. spontaneity.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In 2021, Rodriguez was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier in Glastonbury when he was allegedly asked by an acquaintance to intercept federal tax refund checks that would be mailed to addresses on his mail carrier route.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Erik Fleming Erik Fleming, a TV director and former acquaintance of Perry's from Los Angeles' Hawthorne neighborhood, pleaded guilty in August 2024 to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death, per the press release.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Social media has featured images of men walking with bags of their belongings — everyday items like blankets and kitchenware.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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Among the belongings are Gi-hun's tracksuit marked by his player number, 456, and a gold debit card, presumably with the remainder of his winnings from his first time in the games.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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My family has a history of a lot of the same mistakes, especially among the men.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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Here are the five hidden profile mistakes that stop your ideal clients getting in touch.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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With the demand for experiences climbing and technology being a key driver that enables personalization iSeatz has the potential to unlock this rising demand.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Shayla and 17 other BU women’s soccer players reported similar claims to BU’s Equal Opportunity Office the next day, per The Globe, noting that their teammate, who was allegedly targeted, also shared her experience with school officials.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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An important aspect of the kinship between Irish and Black American culture is the spirit of subversion and play that arises because of this simultaneous dependence and antagonism.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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So, what’s the cultural and musical kinship between Euro (and Italo) Disco and Quebec?—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
16 June 2025
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Even with good intentions, these salon blunders are better avoided, according to experts.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Other big moments in Trump’s presidency include the leak of U.S. military attack plans to Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, what was widely considered to be the first major blunder of his second term.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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That poll surveyed 658 Virginia residents between May 12 and May 19, and has a weighted margin of error of 5.25 percent.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Many small business workers may not have digital access or face language barriers when missing paperwork or tech errors can result in automatic loss of coverage.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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