as in strange
not known or experienced before
ordered an unfamiliar wine and was surprised to find that it was much drier than what they were used to
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Recent Examples of unfamiliar
But what, exactly, should those unfamiliar with his work expect from his first go hosting a major awards show?
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk shooting is 'opening my eyes' Albert Berriel, of Provo, was unfamiliar Charlie Kirk until his 30-year-old daughter called from Avondale, Arizona, crying about the shooting.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The rundown For several reasons, the Chiefs find themselves in unfamiliar territory heading into Sunday’s late-afternoon Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
When considering relocating to the Caribbean, Stephens mentions three key factors to consider: the importance of research, the need to prepare for a slower pace of life, which may be unfamiliar to many US citizens, and the importance of embracing cultural differences.
—Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk shooting is 'opening my eyes' Albert Berriel, of Provo, was unfamiliar Charlie Kirk until his 30-year-old daughter called from Avondale, Arizona, crying about the shooting.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The rundown For several reasons, the Chiefs find themselves in unfamiliar territory heading into Sunday’s late-afternoon Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
When considering relocating to the Caribbean, Stephens mentions three key factors to consider: the importance of research, the need to prepare for a slower pace of life, which may be unfamiliar to many US citizens, and the importance of embracing cultural differences.
—Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfamiliar
Adjective
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At the heart of the discovery lies one of quantum mechanics’ strangest features — uncertainty.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The combination of climbing around this strange building and having heard the almost legendary stories about Karl-Göran was evocative and haunting.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This reduces waste, extends product lifespan, and minimizes the use of new materials.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the premiere of her new Netflix series, Too Much, written for her by Lena Dunham, the 33-year-old reflects on what got her to this moment.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Universal Pictures has pushed back the release of Other Mommy, its horror film from Atomic Monster, based on the novel Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (Bird Box).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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New Therapies Targeting Inflammaging While lifestyle interventions remain fundamental, advances in biomedical research are yielding novel therapies that target the underlying mechanisms of inflammation.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are unprecedented events.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Rare, that is, but not unprecedented.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is the second time in a row that fresh Hindi releases fell short at the box office while a south-Indian film ranked high among global top scorers for a weekend.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The radiance and fresh-grapefruit scent linger on the skin; so do the moisturizing sunflower, passion fruit, açai, babassu, and rice bran oils.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The original sketch ran in October 2023, when Bargatze first hosted of the long-running sketch show.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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By 1880, Jenkins had taken over Moffat’s operation entirely, selling the original business’s stock of Hallet & Davis pianos and Estey organs.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Brown died in his apartment in Harlem, New York City on an unknown date.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Questions remain about the space rock’s composition, which is currently unknown.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfamiliar. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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