FAMILIARITY Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

familiarity

noun

fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē

Definition of familiarity

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 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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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 Noto said his familiarity with Notre Dame — as the parent of an athlete, not as a fan — didn’t make the deal happen, although a look at how a high-level athletic department operates helped. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Over time, familiarity can grow, and trust may deepen when people take modest interpersonal risks and find that they are met with care and respect. — K.h. Koehler, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Why Canada Wants its Own Space Launch Capabilities Dupuis speaks from familiarity. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026 As Bell gets more entrenched into practice before the season, gaining familiarity with quarterback Malik Willis will be a key. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for familiarity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity

Noun

Whitaker said moving through the landscape together allowed the cinematography to capture their friendship without forcing intimacy.

— Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Curiosity about the unknowable begins masquerading as intimacy, and you can be left feeling both heartbroken and filled with self-disgust.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

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Noun

That makes the world a more dangerous place, where a mistake by just one actor could ignite a regional firestorm, with a US military weakened by Iran unable to ensure American security.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
In a statement Monday, Gomez admitted to making mistakes, but denied violating any laws or House ethics rules.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of mistake

Noun

Ritchie, who created the series, which was adapted from his 2019 film of the same name, met Markle through mutual acquaintances, THR was told.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2026
Palestinians and Lebanese displaced by the 1967 war were joining relatives or acquaintances in Dearborn, and residents arranged food and medical services for the new arrivals.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of acquaintance

Noun

However, the author contends these devices are mere proxies for genuine care, unable to offer the reciprocity and shared human experience vital for dignity and belonging.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
For survivors, however, the reconstruction figures remain abstract compared with the immediate problems of finding somewhere to sleep, getting food and recovering whatever belongings remain.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of belonging

Noun

Highlights and experiences You could happily treat Luura as a gallery with a pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
More than 30 high and middle school students in the Ferndale Public Schools district earned hands-on experience, and for some, wages, as part of the district's Drone Apprenticeship Program.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of experience

Noun

This clothing in turn helps Druids feel a sense of kinship with Europe’s pre-Christian peoples, including the ancient druids, who in the popular imagination are often envisioned as robed.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Their work identified 14 emotions or experiences that could be affected by the design of an extreme habitat, including anxiety, autonomy, nostalgia, curiosity, fatigue, and kinship.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of kinship

Noun

Smith allowed Boston to load the bases when Ceddanne Rafaela lined a single over a leaping Willy Adames, leaving him with no margin for error against the heart of Boston’s lineup.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
The Missouri Supreme Court overturned the verdict a year later, however, citing errors by the judge and concluding that the prosecution never proved a murder had even been committed.

— Dan Kelly August 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

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