as in familiarity
knowledge gained by personal experience
Tiffany's acquaintance with cows is limited to a long-ago visit to a petting zoo when she was three
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Recent Examples of acquaintance
Just over two weeks later, police arrested Ignacia Perkins, the victim’s ex-girlfriend, along with James Petri, who authorities described as an acquaintance of Perkins.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
All of the victims were female; 48 were students at Lancaster Country Day School, and the remaining 12 were acquaintances of the students who appeared in photos.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
More than two weeks later, Perkins and 43-year-old James Lawrence Petri, described by authorities as an Alabama resident and acquaintance of Perkins, were charged with Parr’s murder.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Share openly to turn acquaintances into teammates.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
All of the victims were female; 48 were students at Lancaster Country Day School, and the remaining 12 were acquaintances of the students who appeared in photos.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
More than two weeks later, Perkins and 43-year-old James Lawrence Petri, described by authorities as an Alabama resident and acquaintance of Perkins, were charged with Parr’s murder.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Share openly to turn acquaintances into teammates.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquaintance
Noun
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This allows users to build familiarity with the prediction market interface and test their strategies without risking real capital.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The answer depends largely on your familiarity with the vast world of high-end watchmaking—and where your personal collecting instincts tend to point.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The situation has fueled broader conversations about event marketing, consumer expectations and accountability when large-scale fan experiences do not match their promotional claims.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the show features bundle deals and insider offers for discounts on dining and experiences.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Acquaintance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acquaintance. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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