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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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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
Simply Good Foods , known for its protein bars and read-to-drink shakes under the Atkins, Quest and OWYN brands, is positioned to benefit in part due to the familiarity of consumers with the Atkins diet, said analyst John Baumgartner.
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
This, in turn, leads to a workforce that embraces the opportunity to exceed expectations, going above and beyond effective workplace communication to foster an enriched communication standard of familiarity and humility.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The right kind of education is critical in a job market where trade jobs also require familiarity with and an ability to adapt to technology.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
Shot in unique settings like a terrarium and an aquarium, these visuals symbolize comfort and familiarity—contrasted by striking, avant-garde designs that push her artistry into new territory.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
This, in turn, leads to a workforce that embraces the opportunity to exceed expectations, going above and beyond effective workplace communication to foster an enriched communication standard of familiarity and humility.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The right kind of education is critical in a job market where trade jobs also require familiarity with and an ability to adapt to technology.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
Shot in unique settings like a terrarium and an aquarium, these visuals symbolize comfort and familiarity—contrasted by striking, avant-garde designs that push her artistry into new territory.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
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The Leo full moon activates themes of intimacy and transformation, encouraging you to dive deeper into your emotional connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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Couples therapy helped with the arguing but not the intimacy.—
Anna Salinas,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Starr has long been a casual acquaintance of Burnett’s, who has won about a million Grammys (13).—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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During the trip, Bunny is forced to address his self-loathing when an acquaintance from the past offers him an alternative perspective of his love life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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The giant inner pocket can hold snacks, your belongings and an extra layer, with room to spare.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Cars and belongings burned as well, all in the middle of the night.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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There is a huge difference between preparing with the obsession of not making mistakes and preparing with the desire to effectively convey a message.—
Chiara Alzati,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Serious mistakes were made in that investigation, and agents were disciplined for botching applications to secretly obtain a surveillance warrant.—
Adam Goldman,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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With annual trading volumes now reportedly exceeding $3 trillion, Xia sees AI integration as the next frontier for cryptocurrency exchanges in 2025, potentially redefining trading experiences for both newcomers and experienced traders.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The friends bring serious on-screen experience to the table.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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David Lowery takes the few elements that worked—mainly the special kinship between a boy and a dragon—and injects his own unique vision into the proceedings.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The kinship was so vibrant that Anderson was inspired to alter the original ending of Martin’s stories.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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After coalescing with ultranationalists to establish the nation's furthest right government in late 2022, the former special forces commando who had already become Israel's longest serving premier largely deflected criticism over the intelligence blunder of October 7, 2023.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Yet, the Trump White House and leading Republicans in Congress have tried mightily to put a positive spin on the colossal blunder, even as Democrats pounced on it.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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The margins for error are always going to be thin on a cold, wet night like Monday, but Juan Soto is a safe bet any night.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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