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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
The familiarity sprang from the fact that the designers saved money by basing the design on an F-5 Freedom Fighter fuselage with the undercarriage from an F-15.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024
Despite our familiarity with Lucy and her species, however, a great deal remains that paleoanthropologists still don’t know and are curious about.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
But as Anthony Davis slumped after missing a floater over Nikola Jokic during a disastrous third quarter, and the Nuggets raced back up the floor, the stench of familiarity filled the Lakers’ home arena.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Unlike a social platform powered by platform dynamics, a TV channel is supported by fandom and familiarity.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024
Despite our familiarity with Lucy and her species, however, a great deal remains that paleoanthropologists still don’t know and are curious about.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
But as Anthony Davis slumped after missing a floater over Nikola Jokic during a disastrous third quarter, and the Nuggets raced back up the floor, the stench of familiarity filled the Lakers’ home arena.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Unlike a social platform powered by platform dynamics, a TV channel is supported by fandom and familiarity.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
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Mara Toto Tree Camp Designed by Dereck and Beverly Joubert, Mara Toto Tree Camp consists of just four treehouse tents and one communal tent (dressed in a romantic adventurer style), ensuring unmatched intimacy and comfort.Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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December begins with a new moon in Sagittarius, activating your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources and transformation.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Police are questioning a former acquaintance of the victim for the Thursday night murder inside the victim’s Dongan Hills home.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to documents reviewed by PEOPLE, Kennedy recalled leaving a nightclub with Rose and a group of acquaintances for his hotel suite.Stacy Lambe, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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In another video, a little boy appeared to toddle out of a cell as women around him rejoiced, with some expressing confusion after being told they'd been freed and asking for their belongings and their identification cards.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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If going into shelter means someone’s extra belongings are likely to be thrown out, staff tells them that.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Currency with mistakes can also be worth a lot, so be on the lookout for modern dimes without the S mark.Miguel Legoas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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But getting the technology to follow open-ended commands reliably remains a challenge, with the risk that errors could translate into costly and hard-to-undo mistakes.Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its range includes perfumes, body care, skin care, home fragrance and spa experiences.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Those include kinship lending, which evaluates microloan borrowers on Indigenous kinship or relationships instead of mainstream risk assessment. Artists who are affected by COVID-19 can apply for an emergency relief grant.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Her whole foreword centered on kinship and that was so meaningful to me.Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Sunday, Stroud threw two interceptions and ran out of the back of the end zone while avoiding a pass rusher with 1:13 left, a blunder that resulted in a safety that sealed the Tennessee Titans’ 32-27 victory.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The biggest drama surrounding the Browns this season has nothing to do with quarterback play, personnel decisions or on-field blunders.Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
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By empowering legal teams to achieve accurate, timely SEC compliance, his innovations help companies avoid costly errors and regulatory issues, ultimately supporting investor confidence and market integrity.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Externalities can and do bring on higher prices without having anything to do with currency error.John Tamny, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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