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
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
But the encounter was deeply unsettling for Shifu, who is known to be reactive toward unfamiliar dogs after previous attacks.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The new deal with Boom is not unfamiliar territory for the Colorado Air and Space Port.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2025
As for the identity of Aradia herself, the name is unfamiliar to contemporary speakers of the dialects spoken in the Tuscany and Romagna regions that Leland allegedly visited.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
According to the distillery, both expressions were created as an homage to Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a Glaswegian known for his contributions to the British Art Nouveau movement (a name that might be unfamiliar to most non-art studies majors).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
But the encounter was deeply unsettling for Shifu, who is known to be reactive toward unfamiliar dogs after previous attacks.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The new deal with Boom is not unfamiliar territory for the Colorado Air and Space Port.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2025
As for the identity of Aradia herself, the name is unfamiliar to contemporary speakers of the dialects spoken in the Tuscany and Romagna regions that Leland allegedly visited.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfamiliar
Adjective
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And the misfortune is in our participation in that strange loop.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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The wish is revealing—strange and sad, and haunting in ways the biography cannot quite accommodate.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But know this: the silence of those responsible in our industry is no longer ignorance.—
Lee Trink,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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With the show telling a cautionary tale about the perils of ignorance in the face of fascism, Peck cannot help but draw a direct parallel to our current political situation.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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George and Amal were welcomed to Brignoles by the mayor, who shared a photo with the couple outside their new home in 2021.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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You’re being invited to graduate from the lessons of your past and step into a new version of yourself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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To keep it looking full and fresh all season, the manufacturer suggests a novel tip—just hit it with a hairdryer on low for effortless dusting.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA) across orbits Madison’s reporting focuses on marine and environmental issues, climate change, and novel scientific discoveries related to health and technology.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The organization cited, among its other materials, a letter from Senator Mark Warner detailing the unprecedented secrecy shrouding DOGE’s activities.—
Dell Cameron,
Wired News,
21 Apr. 2025
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He was elected pope in 2013 after the almost unprecedented retirement of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has a history of rotating running backs to keep them fresh while carving out specific roles on third down.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The whiskey is fresh and fruit-forward, with crisp apple, baking spice, and herbal undertones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Because of scheduling conflicts, McDermott and Hopkins replaced original actors Brady Noon and Jensen Ackles in major roles.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The first two LPs feature the original record, while the remaining LPs collect a number of B-sides and rarities, alongside their 2004 BBC Radio 1 John Peel session, and seven demo recordings.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The young man was decapitated after death for unknown reasons, although this was a ritualistic practice for some people during the Roman period.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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Parents cannot read their kids' messages, but will receive alerts if the text messages contain images with explicit content, harmful words from unknown contacts, or links from unknown contacts.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfamiliar. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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