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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as in mistake
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
Maybe Windows will continue to be installed on over 90 percent of the ecosystem’s gaming PCs, insulated by its familiarity and Microsoft’s various improvements.
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ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Officers sometimes cycle through neighborhoods without building the familiarity that helps prevent crime in the first place.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
So this is a sequel that really requires familiarity with its back story and characters.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
The experts at the center fed and treated the animal in a way to prevent habituation or familiarity with humans, using coyote disguises and natural scents when in close proximity with her, officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Officers sometimes cycle through neighborhoods without building the familiarity that helps prevent crime in the first place.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
So this is a sequel that really requires familiarity with its back story and characters.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
The experts at the center fed and treated the animal in a way to prevent habituation or familiarity with humans, using coyote disguises and natural scents when in close proximity with her, officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
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This series has been distinguished by its intimacy, which comes with having access to the house in which Heuermann lived (and killed), and on-camera interviews with his ex-wife (who divorced Heuermann following his arrest) and his daughter.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their rekindled relationship illustrates the dissonance of familial expectations and intimacy with a parent one barely knows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kreider made no mistake hammering the puck past Hart from the low slot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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That will also be a huge difference from the Orbán regime, when there was no responsibility or consequences of any crime, any political mistake.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Separately, the son allegedly provided the father with the personal information and drug requests of friends and acquaintances.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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In conversations with The Times, Allen’s neighbors and acquaintances in Torrance described him as quiet, smart and unassuming.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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This lightweight nylon bag features handles long enough to sit comfortably on your shoulder, a handy exterior pocket, and a top zipper closure to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Additional photos showed the passenger's belongings scattered outside the bus and strewn over the windows.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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In a recent tactical blunder, the first lady’s farcical rollout of a teacher robot made unusually clear what this administration really thinks of children, teachers and schools.—
Randi Weingarten,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Although the mom of four appeared to spend the rest of her night faux pas-free, she's had to handle sartorial blunders before.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The couple co-founded The Gap after a frustrating shopping experience when Don Fisher couldn’t find a pair of jeans that fit, according to the retailer.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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He was warmly welcomed in the chamber, and much of his speech focused on the kinship and history between the US and the UK.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because at its core, this legal drama that revolves around artificial intelligence is actually rooted in the very human impulses of kinship, greed, betrayal, and power.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mayer advanced to third on a subsequent error by Walls trying to flip the ball to second base, which scored Yoshida, and came home himself on Caleb Durbin’s RBI single, tying the game at 3-3.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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He was found dead by suicide in his jail cell that August — the result of what federal investigators concluded in 2023 was a cascade of misconduct, negligence and errors by staff at the Metropolitan Correctional Center.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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