FAMILIARS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

familiars

noun

plural of familiar

as in lovers

someone who regularly spends time in a particular place a longtime familiar of the bar, she would most likely have been there on the night in question

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as in friends

a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another with old familiars the normally reserved writer can be quite warm and funny

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Recent Examples of familiars Cats make wonderful friends and, for the witchy folks among us, maybe even familiars. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 The cast also includes franchise familiars Courteney Cox, Scott Foley, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025 By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025 The sound of K-pop also hums through the other magical elements of the film, especially HUNTR/X’s weapons and the strange familiars that Rumi and Ji-noo (Ahn Hyo-seop) use to communicate with each other across enemy lines. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025

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Noun

This $200 price cut lowers the barrier to entry for flagship-tier processing, giving movie lovers, sports fans, and console gamers a rare chance to capture real-world colors and cinematic picture without the standard retail price strain.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Likewise, the Breitling Top Time was introduced in the 1960s, and became a favorite of youthful, active, hip watch lovers.

— Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lovers

Noun

The finale underlines that break in its final scenes, cross-cutting between the former friends as Alicent makes her first and only appearance in the episode at the exact moment the full tragedy of Rhaenyra’s upper hand becomes apparent.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
For decades, the Skyline Cinema in Dillon, Colorado has been one of the few places Summit County families go to watch the latest movie, teenagers go for their first jobs, and friends go to spend a few hours together.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of friends

Noun

Millions of new fans could discover elite international volleyball just before the Olympic spotlight arrives.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Brands should be listening to athletes to ensure the relationship feels authentic and impactful to everyone — athletes themselves and the fans.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fans

Noun

The Kennedy assassination all at once gave Martin a vocation and a network of pen pals and phone buddies; her monomania also provided her kids with an opportunity for experiential learning in a pre-digital era.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2026
Tuning into their broadcasts is basically listening to old buddies talking baseball.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of buddies

Noun

Meg Murray's hobby of crafting small rats out of soft material turned into something much bigger - a tiny neighborhood attraction where anyone can stop by and adopt one.

— Crystal McQuay, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
In 1978, a Californian named Robb Moss, then twenty-eight, went on a five-week float trip through the Grand Canyon with a bunch of fellow river rats.

— Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of rats

Noun

There, guests set personal wellness goals—physical, mental, or spiritual—and many return year after year.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
AmaNubia can accommodate up to 76 guests across 23 staterooms and 15 spacious suites, resulting in a somewhat intimate cruising experience.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026