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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
Cats make wonderful friends and, for the witchy folks among us, maybe even familiars.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiars
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After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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But friends who settled in America urged them to move across the Atlantic, where the training facilities were better and the opportunity for ice time aplenty.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The skin care brand counts celebrities like Eva Mendes, Jessica Chastain, Laura Dern, and more as fans, plus countless beauty editors and their moms, too.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The return of Eggs in the Basket has also generated buzz among longtime fans.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers also have the option to shop and deliver supplies, meet up with their buddies in the store or donate via gift card.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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After that initial week, my buddies from college came down to see me, which was super nice.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The happy hour regulars were already gathering at Stooges Bar & Grill less than two hours before tip-off at Tuesday night’s University of Kentucky men’s basketball season opener.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, there are numerous animal studies on mice and rats that show positive effects of intermittent fasting to improve insulin sensitivity and normalize blood glucose levels.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Testing on heart tissue and rats The team embedded rows of these microparticles into a hydrogel patch made from alginate and PEGDA.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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The home’s versatility allows for hosting guests or for multi-generational living.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Local artist Talita Swarts is a walking encyclopedia of the African diaspora; guests can take a VIP tour with her through everything from the building’s architecture—the shape of the main atrium was built to mimic a single corn kernel—to individual exhibition pieces.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The patrons were thrilled that LaMelo Ball was about to check into the game, a different result than some 24 hours prior on that same hardwood.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, thirsty patrons might start looking elsewhere in the Treasure Valley — such as Meridian, where a police spokesperson said there are no city laws specifically addressing bottomless mimosa deals.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Familiars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiars. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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