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as in intimately
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as in commonly
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Recent Examples of familiarly
It’s familiarly plotted, sure, but efficiently acted.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
While familiarly imbued with quips and gags, the mystery (now streaming on Netflix) is also full of heart.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Gene’s was straightforwardly, familiarly brutal—severe cardiovascular disease.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
However, despite the heavy sweetener and familiarly thick protein shake texture, this one actually does taste like coffee.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
During a familiarly frenetic summer of incomings and outgoings (hat tip Strasbourg) at Chelsea, new recruit Joao Pedro has made a dream start to life in West London, already dovetailing well with compatriot and teenage star Estevao.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Their idealistic lens only seemed to hone in on those who were familiarly and positively viewed, rather than neutral or negatively viewed people.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adding a hint of shimmer and shine to a classic look, this style has a familiarly neutral base, but replaces that solid white tip with an iridescent cat-eye effect that catches the light like glass.
—Mica Ricketts, Refinery29, 10 Aug. 2025
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
While familiarly imbued with quips and gags, the mystery (now streaming on Netflix) is also full of heart.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Gene’s was straightforwardly, familiarly brutal—severe cardiovascular disease.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
However, despite the heavy sweetener and familiarly thick protein shake texture, this one actually does taste like coffee.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
During a familiarly frenetic summer of incomings and outgoings (hat tip Strasbourg) at Chelsea, new recruit Joao Pedro has made a dream start to life in West London, already dovetailing well with compatriot and teenage star Estevao.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Their idealistic lens only seemed to hone in on those who were familiarly and positively viewed, rather than neutral or negatively viewed people.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adding a hint of shimmer and shine to a classic look, this style has a familiarly neutral base, but replaces that solid white tip with an iridescent cat-eye effect that catches the light like glass.
—Mica Ricketts, Refinery29, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for familiarly
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Strengthening Charlotte’s largest foundation Bessant was intimately familiar with the foundation long before accepting the CEO role, having previously served as chair and a longtime board member.—
Chase Jordan
April 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Days unfold alongside passionate naturalists who know the islands intimately, leading snorkeling, Zodiac rides, and hikes designed to bring wildlife encounters up close.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to his LinkedIn profile, Allen graduated from the California Institute of Technology, commonly known as Caltech, in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, beef tallow, commonly used in soap-making, can be a lure for them.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Jordan, famous for taking things personally, just chuckled.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The tribute program accompanying Yakusho’s award comprised seven films personally approved by the actor, with the festival noting that his participation marked a highlight in the event’s 28-year history.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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The courts in the past have held — and usually not framed in terms of DEI policies; this was prior to that term gaining currency — but courts have been skeptical about giving the FCC authority over Equal Employment Opportunity policies as a basis for license decisions.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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The broad, strappy leaves of tulips have a waxy coating that gives them a blue-green color, with usually two to six leaves per plant.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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The mix of songs from Puth’s new and previous three albums was generally well-paced.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Attendees generally say the gladhanding and networking can be valuable in a city that runs on tips and leaks.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Frank Partsch, who served as editorial page editor of the Omaha World-Herald from 1982–2003, argued that the op-ed page has a primary duty to provide opinions not ordinarily found on the editorial page.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Parks are ordinarily exempt from the city’s public drinking ban — but not this year.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Before the United States and Israel launched their attacks on Iran in late February about 3,000 vessels typically passed through the Strait of Hormuz each month, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The amendment was approved by the Aurora City Council on Tuesday as a part of the meeting’s consent agenda, which is typically reserved for routine or non-controversial items that are all approved with a single vote.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tehran has largely closed the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, while Washington has imposed a blockade of Iran's ports.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Familiarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familiarly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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