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 Lindsey Harding instead offered viewers certainty based on her familiarity with Wilson. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The company granted Hayes free food for life at any location, though familiarity, to misquote an old adage, breeds boredom. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 The familiarity of Havaianas is subverted thanks to MM6 with two unique expressions. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Jones downplayed the significance of Hamilton's familiarity with Kennesaw State's coaching staff when asked on Tuesday. — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for familiarity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity

Noun

Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
There is humiliation here, claustrophobia, physical vulnerability and an intimacy that occasionally brushes against the erotic.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of intimacy

Noun

But elevating the whims of progressive activists and government bureaucrats above the wisdom of the marketplace has proven a costly mistake and undermined consumer choice.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Guys will make a mistake that will lead to busted assignments, penalties, big plays for the opponents, if not a touchdown.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of mistake

Noun

On the night of the attack, Pike, her boyfriend, Tadaryl Shipp, 17, and an acquaintance, Shadolla Peterson, 18, lured Slemmer to an isolated area behind the agricultural campus steam plant.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
Not long after both girls had been discharged, a mutual acquaintance connected their two families, who gathered in Marris’ backyard.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of acquaintance

Noun

The Marine, who denies the allegations, is accused of strangling 39-year-old Anna Yagi and stealing her belongings.

— Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
The importance of having a sense of belonging and humor can be a glue in that way, bringing us closer with others so that one does not go on the journey alone.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of belonging

Noun

However, due to the financial blunders of our prior ADs with Locks’ contract, getting rid of him has been almost impossible.

— Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
On the heels of a TikTok viral talent show blunder, Anjali and Maya are eager to embrace a new beginning and reinvent themselves with their newfound freedom on campus.

— Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of blunder

Noun

But our latest research shows how these tombs – built for Etruscans of higher socioeconomic and political status—were designed to offer sophisticated sensory experiences.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
The service is intended to provide a more streamlined travel experience, including access to private terminals rather than crowded commercial airport facilities.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of experience

Noun

On Friday, the Rams waived punt returner Xavier Smith, who fumbled in last season’s NFC championship game and made several decision-making errors against the Broncos.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Days later, campus administration clarified that their initial communication was an error.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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