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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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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 familiars
The sound of K-pop also hums through the other magical elements of the film, especially HUNTR/X’s weapons and the strange familiars that Rumi and Ji-noo (Ahn Hyo-seop) use to communicate with each other across enemy lines.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiars
Noun
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There is, actually, another category of nail lovers that has emerged in recent years, and those are people who swear by temporary press-ons.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many live in complex social groups, communicate in different dialects, pass on culture through generations, engage in play and even grieve the loss of family and friends as was the case here.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some Wordlers also play Competitive Wordle against friends, family, the Wordle Bot or even against me, your humble narrator.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Needless to say, fans have been waiting for the Limitless One to make his triumphant return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of the two brothers, Jeremiah is the antagonist of the season, mainly because fans have been rooting for Conrad and Belly since day one, while Jeremiah stands in their way.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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And there were investigative pieces that trace that decision to Medinsky himself screening the film for his buddies and going off of their reaction to unilaterally ban the film.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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His buddies just … barked at him in the weight room.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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In addition to Robinson, whose character is named William Ronald Trosper, series regulars include Lake Bell (Childrens Hospital) as Barb Trosper, Sophia Lillis (Sharp Objects, IT) as Natalie Trosper, Will Price (Goosebumps) as Seth Trosper, and Joseph Tudisco (Law & Order) as Mike Santini.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Series regulars also include Lake Bell as Barb Trosper, Sophia Lillis as Natalie Trosper, Will Price as Seth Trosper and Joseph Tudisco as Mike Santini.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An early sign of what was to come arrived with Mao’s official adoption of Lysenko’s ideas and the launching of the Four Pests Campaign in 1958, aimed at eliminating rats, flies, mosquitoes, and sparrows.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some contemporary research concurs, noting that poison can endanger pets and the ecosystem and that rats reproduce too quickly for poisoning to work.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Sep. 2025
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When guests arrived for the fundraiser at the Walmart AMP they were greeted by Springdale Public Schools buses parked in front of the venue covered with facts about Walton Arts Center education programs.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business offers access to all Chase Sapphire Lounge® by The Club locations and a complimentary Priority Pass Select membership; the card allows for up to two complimentary guests, with each additional guest past the first two requiring a $27 fee.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec wound its way through the charming streets of Quebec City’s old town, where patrons sitting in outdoor sidewalk cafes cheered the team from their seats.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hungrier patrons may leave unfulfilled if the overall meal is insufficient versus ordering several things à la carte.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Familiars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiars. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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