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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Recent Examples of unfamiliar
Owen Beck extended the lead to 2-0 early in the second, putting Charlotte in unfamiliar territory.
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
The entire production was a scrappy affair, which wasn't unfamiliar territory for the cast.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Officials from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office are asking parents to review their children’s social media accounts for suspicious activity or unfamiliar contacts.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Of course, some kids are hesitant to approach the unfamiliar creatures, but Clark knows just how to gently reassure them that his animals are safe and friendly.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
The entire production was a scrappy affair, which wasn't unfamiliar territory for the cast.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Officials from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office are asking parents to review their children’s social media accounts for suspicious activity or unfamiliar contacts.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Of course, some kids are hesitant to approach the unfamiliar creatures, but Clark knows just how to gently reassure them that his animals are safe and friendly.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfamiliar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfamiliar
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After coming to the Mets at the trade deadline, Blackburn had a serious of strange injuries, getting hit by a line drive on his hand, and then suffering from a spinal fluid leak that required surgery.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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The dense central region — a strange melding of concentric bubbles and chaotic dusty structures imaged by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope — can also be spotted shining brightly at the heart of the image.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The hitmaker returned to the ceremony in 2025, debuting a new look on the red carpet.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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First discovered: 4 p.m. June 5 Initial location: Nevada County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Brockway A new wildfire was reported today at 4 p.m. in Nevada County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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As a result, there’s a large and growing demand for novel solutions.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Finally, with homicides soaring to record levels, exasperated authorities pivoted to a novel strategy: Mexico filed a $10-billion suit in U.S. federal court seeking to have Smith & Wesson and other signature manufacturers held accountable for the country’s epidemic of shooting deaths.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Quickly backed up by local and regional California politicians amid the situation in LA, Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed and condemned Trump’s near unprecedented troop action.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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In May 2025, Global Rights Compliance and The Reckoning Project, both non-governmental organizations, published a new report revealing unprecedented evidence exposing Russia’s systematic weaponization of information during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The parade features glowing floats, favorite characters like Moana and Miguel, and dreamy lighting led by the Blue Fairy. Expect nostalgic nods to the Main Street Electrical Parade, plus fresh sparkle with Mickey and friends in new shimmering outfits.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Lots of bezel settings, bright bold colored gemstones, and fresh takes on timeless pearls.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Key ‘Ohana plays original and traditional Hawaiian music.—
Sarah Z. Sleeper,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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In 2020, due to COVID, the original location closed.—
Jayla Webb,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The precise number of German casualties on the day is unknown, but they are estimated to be between 4,000 and 9,000.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfamiliar. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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