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
For anyone who wants the familiarity of Microsoft Office without the monthly fees, Professional Plus 2019 remains one of the most practical options.
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PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
As a sixth grader whose reading diet primarily consisted of Scholastic Book Fair selections, my familiarity with vampire lore was nonexistent.
—USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
But Raleigh conceded that familiarity was a factor.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Johnson’s familiarity is key to bringing audiences close to Kerr and helps the film overcome its potentially alienating storyline.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
As a sixth grader whose reading diet primarily consisted of Scholastic Book Fair selections, my familiarity with vampire lore was nonexistent.
—USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
But Raleigh conceded that familiarity was a factor.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Johnson’s familiarity is key to bringing audiences close to Kerr and helps the film overcome its potentially alienating storyline.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
Noun
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Where is the line between work and intimacy, and who is actually the victim in all this?—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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To be now in the house of the man who for so many years had held my father’s attention seemed like a way to discover something about his creative process, and in turn, find my way to writing with equal intimacy and insight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In our studies, people who engaged in collaborative riffing with new acquaintances felt significantly closer and more connected.—
Maya Rossignac-Milon
Erica Boothby,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sanford Boye met Ringel through mutual acquaintances.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Soon after, four police officers can be seen running up to him and tackling him to the ground before handcuffing him and searching his belongings.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Following a young woman navigating life after growing up in an orphanage, the film transforms her shrinking apartment into a dreamlike maze of memory and loss, using striking visual metaphors to explore belonging, self-worth, and the fragile hope of starting over.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers also made a big mistake in fielding just 10 players on the very play on which Warner was injured.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Conservative activists have spent the past forty-six years arguing that this was a terrible mistake.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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That move raised questions, in part, because Carpenter had less than a year of experience in hospital administration.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Located on the southwestern shore of Keuka Lake, the winery offers an amazing visitor experience and was recently rated one of the Top 5 Best Tasting Rooms in America by USA Today.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For all the suffering at this table, there’s a redemptive kinship as well, and a recognition that feels like rescue.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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From adjoining lockers to neighboring spots in stretch lines, the two appear to have quickly developed a kinship.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Despite that big blunder, McMillan bounced back with his first career touchdown on the next series.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Against Brent Venables’ otherwise elite defense, Arch Manning had a nicely tidy day, completing 21 of 27 passes with no major blunders and 200 total yards.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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There aren’t any obvious errors that can be laid at Darlow’s door over the past four matches.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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