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 right weight will depend on your current strength level and familiarity with these exercises, but as a general rule of thumb, aim to use weights that feel challenging but doable to complete the prescribed rep count with.
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 July 2025
This familiarity bias led to a concentrated, unbalanced portfolio.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The familiarity with the Englewood area and the people has Johnson ready to stay for a while.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
Mac and cheese offered a rare moment of comfort food familiarity, flanked by green beans, fruit, juice and a hamburger bun with matching hotdog buns.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 July 2025
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 July 2025
This familiarity bias led to a concentrated, unbalanced portfolio.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The familiarity with the Englewood area and the people has Johnson ready to stay for a while.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
Mac and cheese offered a rare moment of comfort food familiarity, flanked by green beans, fruit, juice and a hamburger bun with matching hotdog buns.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
Noun
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But the commodification of intimacy creates troubling implications.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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With only eight expansive suites, the hotel offers an unmatched level of intimacy, with an ever-attentive team ready to assist guests during their stay by booking experiences ranging from a taco and Mezcal tour to hot air balloon rides over the ruins of Teotihuacán.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Spacey’s name was cited on a lengthy list of Epstein’s acquaintances and associates, which were released on Jan. 4, 2024 courtesy of unsealed court documents that were part of a 2015 defamation lawsuit against Epstein’s right-hand woman, Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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That's when the caller and another acquaintance discovered her body.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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This zipper lock ensures that no one can open your backpack, keeping your belongings safe and secure.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Passengers on the lower level scrambled to get their belongings in what appeared to be a sleeping area.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Skull emoji: This emoji is often used to mock someone's mistake or appearance.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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But when mistakes are punished or hidden, innovation stops in its tracks.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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That too was intuition-based, informed by experience.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The experience is worth it The Puerto Rican economy, historically tied to the ups and downs of the U.S. economy, rarely grows on its own.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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There is a sense of kinship as Trump was indicted in 2023 for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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But the two artists' kinship goes beyond just opening for one another.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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What happened to Josh Friedman isn’t just an HR blunder.—
Chloe Rogers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Letting Tommy Kahnle, a reliable arm, walk has turned out to be a massive blunder.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Pilot error caused the crash, according to a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Without a robust knowledge foundation, these early wins can mask serious risks—from compliance breaches to costly decision errors.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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