familiarly

adverb

Definition of familiarlynext
1
as in intimately

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2
as in commonly

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Recent Examples of familiarly Yoko Oh No, familiarly known as Yoko, is Selwyn’s pet French bulldog. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 So far, so familiarly out there compared to the usual broadcast sitcoms, limited-run streaming series and cable-network reality competitions that stuff dozens of Emmy categories. — David Bloom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 But our catholic mix also results in contradictions that can curdle into hypocrisy, in ways that feel familiarly Catholic. — Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 It’s familiarly plotted, sure, but efficiently acted. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 While familiarly imbued with quips and gags, the mystery (now streaming on Netflix) is also full of heart. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025 Gene’s was straightforwardly, familiarly brutal—severe cardiovascular disease. — Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 However, despite the heavy sweetener and familiarly thick protein shake texture, this one actually does taste like coffee. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025 During a familiarly frenetic summer of incomings and outgoings (hat tip Strasbourg) at Chelsea, new recruit Joao Pedro has made a dream start to life in West London, already dovetailing well with compatriot and teenage star Estevao. — Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarly
  1. intimately
  2. commonly
  3. personally
  4. usually
  5. generally
  6. ordinarily
  7. typically
  8. normally
Adverb
  • But the Netflix series, though often immensely dramatic, rarely puts its characters in places that reflect them intimately.
    — Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Well, the bacteria are very intimately associated with these fungi.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of intimately
Adverb
  • Her heart cells had been infected with parvovirus B19, the virus that more commonly causes Fifth Disease.
    — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Both styles merge the brand mainstays with Anderson’s playful use of the straddle strap detail most commonly used on penny loafers.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of commonly
Adverb
  • What does performing there give you, both as an artist and personally?
    — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Ownership itself also deserves attention, and this means that all associated domains should be registered to your company, not to a founder personally, a former employee, an outside agency or a contractor who set up the website years ago.
    — Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of personally
Adverb
  • Workers with job-specific knowledge and skills can also take exams to earn certifications and licenses, which usually expire and must be renewed.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The dominant movie genres of the past decade, superhero films and horror, have usually stayed, like bashful teenagers on the dance floor, on separate sides of the multiplex.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of usually
Adverb
  • The source was generally in good condition, but mold spots and dense clusters of small white specks required careful treatment.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Photos were generally limited to 2,048 pixels on the long edge, while videos could be delivered at resolutions up to 720p.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of generally
Adverb
  • The location of the condition may also affect which people had regular access to it and who ordinarily handled that space.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The concern may be overstated, especially since homeowners don’t ordinarily sell seats.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ordinarily
Adverb
  • Democrats have circled Alaska, a typically reliable Republican state, as a winnable seat in their bid to flip the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Supermarkets typically use central control panels to manage multiple refrigeration units.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of typically
Adverb
  • The Panthers — normally among the NFL’s most aggressive teams on fourth down — also played this one cautiously for much of the way, trying to make McKee have to go 80-plus yards every possession.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Open Doors officials requested accommodation for a 40-person group-living facility at the site, where such facilities are normally not allowed under city rules.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Familiarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarly. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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