1
as in lovers
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
a longtime familiar of the bar, she would most likely have been there on the night in question
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2
as in friends
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
with old familiars the normally reserved writer can be quite warm and funny
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiars
Noun
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For many writers and word lovers — the very people any spelling reformer needs to convince — there’s a hand-me-down charm to these marks of distinction.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Any romance reader familiar with the enemies-to-lovers trope should recognize this archetype.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Jets filled the roster with his buddies.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel was at his table, laughing with his buddies, drinking Miller Lite.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday, March 18, the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast launched with the 53-year-old comedian and actress featuring her former Saturday Night Live costar as one of her first guests.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, March 19, the late-night sketch comedy series announced its upcoming slate of hosts and musical guests for episodes airing on March 29, April 5 and April 12, and the slate includes one SNL debut — and a return 20 years in the making!—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the 19th century, Beethoven was among the notable patrons and today, Kameel remains a magnet for Vienna’s cultural elite—and those eager to rub shoulders with them.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The pop-up allows patrons, who queue in line for hours starting early in the morning, to record their own picks from inside a truck.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Viewing conditions are best in the Northern Hemisphere, though Southern denizens may also have a chance at spotting a handful.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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The denizens of the village who worked at the mill also utilized their own form of currency, coins known as doogaloos, in local shops, allowing the community to be self-sufficient in many ways.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a marketplace where customers hold unprecedented influence, tracking and acting on reputation metrics is crucial for maintaining brand integrity and adapting to changing customer expectations.—
Adam Petrilli,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Impatient customers are demanding real-time payment harmony.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The teams weren’t aligned on what their clients needed to hear, and that misalignment was holding them back.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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For delinquent clients, stricter terms are enforced to help maintain financial stability.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Familiars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiars. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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