CONVERSANCE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

conversance

noun

Definition of conversance

as in acquaintance

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Recent Examples of conversance They must be interwoven throughout the process so that brand and technology conversance are equally valuable and used. — Forrester, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 The music – sometimes joyous, sometimes mournful – attests to these artists’ conversance with two alluring musical languages. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 27 Nov. 2019

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Noun

Many of the hunters witnessed their acquaintances navigating those challenges and struggling with sometimes debilitating symptoms.

— Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 27 June 2026
Their book is a cornucopia of deep insights into the essence of this president based on hundreds of interviews with close aides and acquaintances.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

Definition of acquaintance

Noun

While Tuesday’s show is due to mark a shift back to craftsmanship and intimacy, the designer is set to release another project later this year involving virtual reality.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Colored by a palpable sense of filmmaker and subject building a friendship and a professional understanding in real time, this documentary’s intimacy feels hard-won, and entirely genuine.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 July 2026

Definition of intimacy

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Reliability, familiarity and consistency go a long way when a franchise is laying a new foundation and needs people to serve as the blueprint.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
However, this isn't a slight but a strategic move for athlete performance and familiarity.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of familiarity

Noun

Over 108,000 entries from 160 countries were submitted, with seven photographers ultimately recognized for their technical mastery, originality, and conceptual strength.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Head coach Luis de la Fuente’s team—built around players Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri—is known for its mastery of possession play and attractive passing.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026

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