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
Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Being sent to an unfamiliar war zone far from their countries of origin, families or communities must feel like another criminal sentence.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
During a recent board meeting, Myers used AI to clarify unfamiliar terms instead of raising her hand to ask questions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Participants who intentionally sought discomfort – from public speaking to confronting unfamiliar ideas – reported greater long-term growth, engagement, and meaning.
—Esmt Berlin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
Although the summit is accessible by car and train, trails just beyond the visitor center can turn treacherous for anyone unfamiliar with mountain hiking.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Being sent to an unfamiliar war zone far from their countries of origin, families or communities must feel like another criminal sentence.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
During a recent board meeting, Myers used AI to clarify unfamiliar terms instead of raising her hand to ask questions.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Participants who intentionally sought discomfort – from public speaking to confronting unfamiliar ideas – reported greater long-term growth, engagement, and meaning.
—Esmt Berlin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfamiliar
Adjective
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Roman looks for instability in the first stars Perhaps the most exciting cosmic explosion discovery that Roman could make would be the observation of the strange explosive death of the universe's first stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 July 2025
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An airline worker staying a night at a hotel near the airport entered their room, only to realize there was something strange about their view.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Further demonstrating the ignorance of policy makers and the effects of their actions on businesses.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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But that's absolutely no excuse, because intent doesn't excuse ignorance.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The 151st Kentucky Derby set new records for all-sources handle and viewership.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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The sports arena floated as a solution to save the State Fair site never materialized, but new buildings did begin to replace the old on the fairgrounds, including a 1,000-seat amphitheater in 1974 and a new Coliseum in 1976.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Her novel Tongue was published in English by Bloomsbury in 2009.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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But in reality, many of the most successful companies didn’t start with novel inventions.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Gold, by contrast, is seen as politically neutral, and central banks have responded by diversifying into the yellow metal at an unprecedented pace.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As women’s sports leagues, teams, and athletes command unprecedented attention and investment, RISE will showcase key voices who are spearheading this shift—from commissioners to owners to executives building the foundation for equity and opportunity.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Soon after, a survey found a new gelatinous ball of fresh eggs near the microphone that recorded it.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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From this central hub, fresh batches of corn dog batter and hot dogs are prepped before runners take the food to the other three locations.—
Amelia Wu
July 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The original vision was to phase out the Flintstones theme, but overwhelming public affection and nostalgia changed their minds.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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My original intent was that people would partner with us.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Though an exact timetable for medical clearance is unknown, the Browns have long known that Watson would not be ready for the start of camp or for the start of the 2025 season.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
23 July 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,
23 July 2025
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“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfamiliar. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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