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 Wong said the fiber allows denim to occupy a more premium space while still maintaining the authenticity and familiarity that designers expect from classic constructions. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Perhaps the band’s greatest strength is being able to project an intimate familiarity with the present, while drawing freely from the ’60s and ’70s. — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Still, Robinson sees opportunities for the wideouts, including former Bears teammate Darnell Mooney, whose familiarity with Nagy’s system from their time together in Chicago can help the Giants utilize the veteran deep threat. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026 Trish Reilly, President’s Award A lifelong love of cooking and a deep familiarity with the motion picture industry have shaped Trish Reilly’s career as a food stylist. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for familiarity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarity

Noun

Her gaze gives both scenes an inviting intimacy, like the audience has a front-row seat to Alice letting her guard down.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
The threat of the prison is that you’re targeted and unfree, packed into a queasy, pressurized intimacy with the most dangerous parts of yourself and others.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of intimacy

Noun

Accessed by some steps between the bathroom and bedroom, it's shown here furnished with a couple of single beds but could alternatively be used to stash belongings or as a kid's room or general hangout space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Each bin features a weatherproof gasket seal that locks out moisture and dust and keeps your belongings looking and smelling fresh.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of belonging

Noun

Boutique seasonal brand, made it to market, suggesting the blunder might be related to a need for more executives and other workers connected with and sensitive to needs and concerns of Black consumers.

— Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2026
From a 2026 lens, extending Braun while kicking Watson’s can down the road looks like an epic blunder that could cost the Nuggets another title in the Joker’s prime.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of blunder

Noun

In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Prospective candidates can apply through Deel's website, where they'll be asked to provide personal information, social media handles, and details about their ice cream experience.

— Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of experience

Noun

Carrington in particular models what some have termed an ecofeminist approach, one that does not appropriate animals for the artist’s own self-revelation but instead develops kinship across species.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Many here say that, despite Iceland’s European roots, the country feels just as much kinship with the United States – if not more.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

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