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
There’s a queasy familiarity to the details of this horror.
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Celia Bell
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Even though his offensive snaps may be limited, my guess is that Heyward still makes the roster because of his familiarity with the offense and his special teams value.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 22 July 2025
America was a natural target market once their first spirits were ready to sell in 2019, according to O'Connell, given its strong familiarity with Ireland and big appetite for premium drinks.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 July 2025
The rest, as the saying goes, writes itself, but the film’s so entertaining that the familiarity of it all doesn’t matter.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 18 July 2025
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Celia Bell
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Even though his offensive snaps may be limited, my guess is that Heyward still makes the roster because of his familiarity with the offense and his special teams value.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 22 July 2025
America was a natural target market once their first spirits were ready to sell in 2019, according to O'Connell, given its strong familiarity with Ireland and big appetite for premium drinks.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 July 2025
The rest, as the saying goes, writes itself, but the film’s so entertaining that the familiarity of it all doesn’t matter.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
Noun
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Cunningham recently used similar shades of blue-green in two different projects, a mountain dwelling’s speakeasy and a California lounge, and notes that the color cultivates a feeling of intimacy.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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Planning intimacy in advance can help those who hate the unpredictability that comes with relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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At the 2024 Republican National Convention, Hogan merged classic WWE maneuvers with President Donald Trump’s rhetoric to vociferously endorse his longtime acquaintance.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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The man and woman residing there said Diaz, who is an acquaintance, had come to the apartment and started an argument.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
18 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
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Dozens of families began leaving their homes, carrying some of their belongings.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
20 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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Skull emoji: This emoji is often used to mock someone's mistake or appearance.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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However, similar to Season 6, the cast members will be able to appear on our television screens and share their experience, address conflicts, and lay rumors to rest at their reunion, slated to air in late August.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Bring it all to life this month by saying yes only to the people, opportunities, and experiences that excite you, and no to anyone or anything that drains your bright light.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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By 2001, one research team found that kinship families in at least 26 states could be denied financial support.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 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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Its acquisitions in consumer banking were at worst blunders and at best decent deals struck in pursuit of a doomed strategy.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Consider how McDonald's had to end an experiment with AI drive-thru ordering due to blunders that led to customer frustration and viral videos on social media.—
Rishi Kumar,
Forbes.com,
17 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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Pilot error caused the crash, according to a final report from the National Transportation Safety Board.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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