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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
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiars
Noun
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And for coffee lovers, the Barista Touch espresso machine delivers café-quality drinks with the tap of a finger.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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That means this fall’s Diet Coke run is a must-grab moment for flavor lovers, retro enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a good soda throwback.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Season 3 found Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) in a friends-to-lovers arc with neighbor Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), who’d harbored a crush on him for years.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the film, Zenovich attempts to bring viewers into Chase’s inner world through interviews with his family, friends and co-stars, revealing what is beneath the surface of his bravado.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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After taking a break from live performances in 2024, pop star Demi Lovato is ready to give fans a new live show to celebrate her new album.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Posed with a slight smile, the now 8-year-old has shed the long, bouncy curls Drake fans had grown accustomed to.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Perplexity’s free student offer joins a wave of similar initiatives from companies like Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic—all touting their bots as tutors, study buddies, or productivity boosters.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Accountability buddies can be instrumental in your progress.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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The two are regulars at Luke’s Diner, which is owned and run by Patterson’s character.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Many of those figures are former Fox News regulars who have gone on to seek their own crowds.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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This is the discovery of researchers at Indiana University, who reported improvements in rats treated with the substance.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cats are common sightings around feed stores and garden centers, which contain large amounts of grain and seed that can be attractive to mice and rats.—
John Raby,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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After weeks of dry skies and dust, rain feels like a blessing … until the uninvited guests show up.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Here, breakfast baskets are delivered directly to guests' doorsteps, and the freestanding dry saunas offer a restorative retreat after a day outdoors.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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No one knows for sure how many bars exist on Earth, but there are likely millions of spots around the world where patrons can get a glass of wine or a bottle of beer.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Skull regularly sat on a bench outside the club, inviting people into the club where patrons could get a hamburger for 25 cents, two eggs for 50 cents and a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer for 35 cents.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Familiars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiars. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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