familiarity
noun
fa·mil·iar·i·ty
fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē 
-ˈ(y)a-rə-;
-ˌmil-ˈyer-,
-ˌmil-ˈya-rə-
plural familiarities
2
a
: absence of ceremony : informality
b
: an unduly informal act or expression : impropriety
c
: a sexual liberty
3
: close acquaintance with something
Examples of familiarity in a Sentence
He spoke to everyone with the easy familiarity of an old friend.
the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage
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The app design is also more reminiscent of Chinese platforms like Alibaba than American alternatives, Feng said, which can provide a sense of familiarity.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 May 2025
The air of familiarity goes a long way in establishing a new story and avoiding a wash, rinse and repeat cycle involving any stories or other characters from The Karate Kid movies and Cobra Kai.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
His athleticism frequently flashed, but so did his lack of familiarity with the position’s intricacies.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Finally, the burger sauce adds a nice familiarity with a subtle kick from the hot sauce.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 May 2025
The air of familiarity goes a long way in establishing a new story and avoiding a wash, rinse and repeat cycle involving any stories or other characters from The Karate Kid movies and Cobra Kai.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
His athleticism frequently flashed, but so did his lack of familiarity with the position’s intricacies.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Finally, the burger sauce adds a nice familiarity with a subtle kick from the hot sauce.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for familiarity
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarity. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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familiarity
noun
fa·mil·iar·i·ty
fə-ˌmil-ˈyar-ət-ē
-ˌmil-ē-ˈar-
plural familiarities
1
: close friendship : intimacy
2
: lack of formality : freedom and ease in personal relations
3
: close acquaintance with or knowledge of something
4
: an overly bold act or expression
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