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as in close
closely acquainted
the little inside jokes that people who have long been familiar like to share
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as in acquainted
having information especially as a result of study or experience
book editors who are familiar with what is being taught in the schools
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as in ubiquitous
often observed or encountered
the woman and her pair of Welsh corgis were a familiar sight in the quiet neighborhood
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as in arrogant
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
rather too familiar for a first-time guest in our home, the woman kept asking how much we paid for this or for that
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as in fan
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 friend
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 familiar
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Aah, the familiar smells of summer: The tropical, coconut-y scent of sunscreen and after-sun lotions.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 17 May 2025
Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
Most recently, the actor played Count Dracula in this year's Renfield opposite Nicholas Hoult's titular familiar.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 17 May 2023
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Adjective
The only thing separating the Knicks from the NBA Finals is a familiar nemesis: the Indiana Pacers.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Aah, the familiar smells of summer: The tropical, coconut-y scent of sunscreen and after-sun lotions.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 17 May 2025
Noun
The girl is writing a letter to her brother, and the visitation, the Kid, the Thalidomide Kid, her frightful familiar, is taunting her.
—Joy Williams, Harper's Magazine, 14 Dec. 2022
Most recently, the actor played Count Dracula in this year's Renfield opposite Nicholas Hoult's titular familiar.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 17 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiar
Adjective
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Among the close friends and family celebrating were Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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After the close, discount retailer Miniso Group (9896 HK, MSO US) missed Q1 estimates while online travel agency Tongcheng (780 HK) beat analyst expectations for Q1.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Broncos fans became acquainted with Perine in 2023 as the veteran running back who turned into a favorite third-down target and a two-minute weapon for Russell Wilson.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
4 Feb. 2025
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Research potential employers and become acquainted with their primary products, financial and commercial performance, values and business activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The trend became so ubiquitous that the Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Kamala Harris was declared brat by Charli herself.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Some have come out of nowhere, others have taken months to catch on, and all of them could become ubiquitous in the blink of a TikTok clip.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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By losing some of its arrogant charm, Doom has also lost the means to back it up.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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For example, when a man in his sixties talks about the same thing, he’s seen as calm and logical, but when a woman in her twenties talks about it, she’s seen as arrogant or trying to act mature.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
15 May 2025
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Holland now hosts Survivor watch parties and other fan events with season 28 player Brice Izyah Johnston.—
Ale Russian,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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But Yang will clear up another SNL season 50 mystery that fans also spotted during a recent goodnights segment.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Next week, Kerry Morgan, a former friend of Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify in the trial.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Caltech's intimate size and intense focus on scientific research and engineering create exceptional outcomes for graduates, particularly those entering technology and research sectors. 10.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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How to visit Deep inside the park is Ultima Thule, an intimate safari-style lodge accommodating 14 guests across five cabins.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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However, for musculoskeletal or other non-head injuries, such protocols are not available, placing even greater responsibility on medical teams to make informed, often difficult, decisions.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Enhanced Decision-Making Access to real-time data and analytics enables faster, more informed decisions.—
Gary Galstyan,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Familiar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiar. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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