familiarity
noun
fa·mil·iar·i·ty
fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē 
-ˈ(y)a-rə-;
-ˌmil-ˈyer-,
-ˌmil-ˈya-rə-
plural familiarities
2
a
: absence of ceremony : informality
b
: an unduly informal act or expression : impropriety
c
: a sexual liberty
3
: close acquaintance with something
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Examples of familiarity in a Sentence
He spoke to everyone with the easy familiarity of an old friend.
the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage
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Unlike a social platform powered by platform dynamics, a TV channel is supported by fandom and familiarity.
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
There are tactical concerns at play with such familiarity.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
Also, in litigation, a jury composed of individuals who lack familiarity with the subject matter or relevant knowledge can have final say.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The familiarity with each other's personnel, processes and priorities between the Democratic administration and Taiwan has the psychological benefit of familiarity.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
There are tactical concerns at play with such familiarity.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
Also, in litigation, a jury composed of individuals who lack familiarity with the subject matter or relevant knowledge can have final say.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The familiarity with each other's personnel, processes and priorities between the Democratic administration and Taiwan has the psychological benefit of familiarity.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for familiarity
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“Familiarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiarity. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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familiarity
noun
fa·mil·iar·i·ty
fə-ˌmil-ˈyar-ət-ē
-ˌmil-ē-ˈar-
plural familiarities
1
: close friendship : intimacy
2
: lack of formality : freedom and ease in personal relations
3
: close acquaintance with or knowledge of something
4
: an overly bold act or expression
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