familiarity

noun

fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē How to pronounce familiarity (audio)
Definition of familiaritynext
1
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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2
as in mistake
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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3
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 Blending comfort with warmth, familiarity, and character, all rooted in a connection to nature, creates a nostalgic space that’s primed to be your summertime haven. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 But familiarity, and bodies conditioned over years to perform in it, represents a significant competitive advantage over visiting teams arriving from sea level. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Eric Wahl began the trek to his first in-person men’s World Cup match from the familiarity of Pioneer Square, a half-mile walk to Lumen Field in Seattle. — Sam McDowell 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 There's familiarity, too — Edwards and James were teammates on the 2024 Olympic roster, an experience that reportedly endeared James to the young superstar. — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for familiarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity
  1. intimacy
  2. mistake
  3. acquaintance
  4. belonging
  5. blunder
  6. experience
  7. kinship
  8. error
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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  • Despite the full lineup and passionate patriotic crowd in Seattle, Team USA looked uncomfortable from the start, fell behind early, made sloppy mistakes and could not keep up with the Belgians, who move on to face Spain in the quarterfinals.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • The scribe carefully inscribed each line with a quill made from a goose feather, while their other hand wielded an erasing knife used to sharpen the quill and scrape away any mistakes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
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  • 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
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  • Speaking of unexpected spills, the Jarlink 18-pack Waterproof Zipper Bags offer peace of mind on the go, helping ensure that any liquids stay securely contained and don’t leak onto your belongings.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • But America's greatest challenge at 250 may be a recession of trust, truth, belonging, and civic confidence.
    — Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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  • Sometimes this was committed to good, such as the Marshall Plan and the Peace Corps, and sometimes to ill, as in a series of military blunders meant to quash godless Communism.
    — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also fallen foul of Germany’s World Cup elimination by Paraguay, after stumbling into a social media debacle following a communications blunder.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of blunder
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  • For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The technology still has to prove itself on safety, but the ride experience now counts too.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of experience
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  • Genuine kinship, even for a few hours, can feel harder than ever to find.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Raise the Future offers Family Support Services for foster, kinship and adoptive families.
    — Libby Smith, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of kinship
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  • Third baseman Ryan McMahon also committed a throwing error, New York's 19th in its last 14 games.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • England is hoping karma is on its side after a famous goal-scoring error sealed a World Cup loss to Argentina 40 years ago at Azteca Stadium.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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