1
as in intimacy
the state of being in a very personal or private relationship
the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage
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2
as in offence
a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark
placing his hand on my shoulder was just one familiarity by the car salesman that I did not appreciate
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as in acquaintance
knowledge gained by personal experience
the restaurant critic's considerable familiarity with restaurant kitchens should stand her in good stead
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Recent Examples of familiarity
The show is going to need that, especially with viewers having less familiarity with the new lead.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
The overhaul prompted swift bipartisan backlash from lawmakers and Escambia County locals, who raised concerns over some of the appointees’ ties to national right-wing organizations and lack of familiarity with the community.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Gan lulls us into a false sense of familiarity with an opening built on flamboyant silent cinema techniques.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Perhaps another year of familiarity will only increase the chemistry that made Minnesota largely unstoppable last summer.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 May 2025
The overhaul prompted swift bipartisan backlash from lawmakers and Escambia County locals, who raised concerns over some of the appointees’ ties to national right-wing organizations and lack of familiarity with the community.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Gan lulls us into a false sense of familiarity with an opening built on flamboyant silent cinema techniques.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Perhaps another year of familiarity will only increase the chemistry that made Minnesota largely unstoppable last summer.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
Noun
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On June 6, Venus enters Taurus and your intimacy zone, asking you to connect through earned trust and maximize your tolerance level with uncertainty.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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The day after the filming, LaBella also contacted the intimacy coordinator and told her about what happened, according to the lawsuit.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Perhaps there is a distinction between candid photos in public versus private settings among family, friends and acquaintances.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
26 May 2025
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For new graduates, allocating time and energy to growing a relevant circle of acquaintances is especially important.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Made from a blend of polyester and nylon, the bag is water repellent and will keep their belongings dry—rain, snow, or shine.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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According to the page, Joss had lost all of his belongings in the fire, including his vehicle.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Choosing smoothies low in protein and fiber, adding sugary ingredients to your smoothie, and using low-calorie smoothies as meal replacements are just some of the smoothie mistakes that could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 June 2025
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Unai Simon had made a really bad mistake and Enrique was consoling him after the game.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Affected partners are receiving 60 days' notice, Laura Falko, Broadcom’s head of global partner programs, marketing, and experience, told The Register.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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Some of the most memorable travel experiences happen around the table.—
Sandals Resorts,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
Noun
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In October 2020, Maje was sentenced to 22 years in prison for murder with the aggravating circumstance of kinship.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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No one can ever sever the bond of kinship between us, and no one can ever stop China's reunification, a trend of the times.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Viewers speculated whether this was a blunder, power play or something else.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Many of the nation’s biggest military blunders occurred because there wasn’t enough diversity in the armed forces.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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The government has admitted in court that his deportation was an administrative error.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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In 2018, a study by MIT Media Lab revealed that commercial AI systems had error rates of up to 34% for darker-skinned women, compared to just 1% for lighter-skinned men.—
Jessica Smith,
Time,
6 June 2025
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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