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as in lovers
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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2
as in friends
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 Synonyms for familiars
Noun
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For lovers of thoughtful accessories, two of Amberjack's most recent designs encapsulate their commitment to defining what dress-casual footwear can be.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025 -
This is a moment when food lovers can expect the kind of artistic innovation that could reverberate for years to come.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Jets filled the roster with his buddies.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel was at his table, laughing with his buddies, drinking Miller Lite.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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There are four swimming pools—three of them heated—for guests of the hotel and owners of the apartment residences within the 370-acre Ombria resort.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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After each game, three Carolina players hold a meet and greet with season-ticket members, charity guests and dignitaries.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But on this night, The Corner Pub’s patrons mostly left him alone, giving him space to enjoy beers and meatballs — the pub is known for those — with his buddies.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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When this was first flying around, the idea was that DiCaprio would appear as one of the infamous VIPs in the series, the Western, mask-wearing patrons that wager on the Squid Games, a group that Lee Jung-jae’s 456 is attempt to reach and kill in season 3.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Between its rich history and even wealthier denizens, the Principality of Monaco reigns supreme as the world’s most glamorous and exclusive motorsport destination.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, scientists found the largest coral is bigger than a blue whale, how anglerfish became deep-sea denizens and that the ability for life to glow arose in the ocean half a billion years ago.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This means addressing algorithm biases, ensuring transparency in decision-making processes and fostering trust among employees, customers and stakeholders.—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Impatient customers are demanding real-time payment harmony.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The teams weren’t aligned on what their clients needed to hear, and that misalignment was holding them back.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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For delinquent clients, stricter terms are enforced to help maintain financial stability.—
Ashish Srimal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Familiars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiars. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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