as in strange
not known or experienced before
ordered an unfamiliar wine and was surprised to find that it was much drier than what they were used to
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as in ignorance
the state of being unaware or uninformed
some intense studying rapidly remedied my unfamiliarity with the subject in time for the exam
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Recent Examples of unfamiliar
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
For those unfamiliar with the inner workings of American rail, the current network is a patchwork.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Andrea Woods, a Department of Energy spokesperson, was unfamiliar with project specifics when The Enquirer called on July 31.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
What new fragments of youth will these six boys next door gather in this unfamiliar land, in the middle of summer?
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
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But others who may have once found the genre unfamiliar are introduced to the thrill of hearing a killer pop chorus filtered through riotous guitars and punk percussion.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
For those unfamiliar with the inner workings of American rail, the current network is a patchwork.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Andrea Woods, a Department of Energy spokesperson, was unfamiliar with project specifics when The Enquirer called on July 31.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
What new fragments of youth will these six boys next door gather in this unfamiliar land, in the middle of summer?
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfamiliar
Adjective
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At the campaign’s first big canvassing event in mid-December, primary field director Tascha Van Auken noticed something strange happening.—
Mark Chiusano,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Death Valley’s Racetrack Playa is home to some very strange rocks.—
Andrew Paul Aug 14,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Sharapova got out in front of the story, created a narrative of innocence based on ignorance.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Although prejudice and ignorance likely play some role in shaping attitudes—and elite politicians are powerful forces in driving public opinion—the fact is that many citizens have genuine concerns about immigration that cannot be ignored.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Elio — Disney and Pixar Animation’s summer box office flop — will try to find a new audience when the film arrives on digital streaming this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The skid is a new season-long, surpassing two previous six-game losing streaks — all of which have come since the calendar turned to July.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Koziol and his father built another novel residential concept for the area in 2019.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Much of the problem is driven by novel mental health challenges to which school systems are still adapting.—
Nona Han,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His thesis proposed the key tenets for what would become essential to making the Cowboys a financial powerhouse: bringing on brand sponsorships, establishing the team brand, creating unprecedented levels of loyalty, and involving fans, companies, and services in new ways.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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In an unprecedented investigation, Moonkham and his research team decided to look for biological traces of betel nuts in dental plaque.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a fresh high, while the S&P 500 came within three points of its record during trading.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Falafel is traditionally served in pita or flatbreads, where it’s layered with fresh vegetables, pickles and creamy sauces.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This batch features the entire main cast of the original Star Trek series, from Capt. James T. Kirk, Spock and Uhura to Nurse and eventual-Chief Medical Officer Christine Chapel and Yeoman and eventual-Communications Officer Janice Rand.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The original Wheel turned traditional turntable design on its head by positioning the linear tonearm inside the platter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The extent of his wounds was unknown, and officers were working to identify a suspect.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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The extent of the injuries for the other victim is unknown.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfamiliar. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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