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familiar
adjective as in common, well-known
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commonplace, domestic, homespun, household, native, natural, ordinary, plain, routine, stock
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accustomed, conventional, customary, everyday, frequent, garden variety, habitual, humble, informal, known, matter-of-fact, old hat, prosaic, proverbial, repeated, unceremonious, unsophisticated, wonted, workaday
adjective as in knowledgeable
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abreast, apprised, at home with, au courant, au fait, cognizant, conscious, grounded, in on, in the know, informed, introduced, kept posted, mindful, no stranger to, plugged in, tuned-in, up, up on, versed in, well up in, with it
adjective as in friendly, bold
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close, cordial, cozy, dear, forward, free, open, palsy, smart, snug, sociable, thick, wise
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affable, amicable, buddy-buddy, chummy, confidential, free-and-easy, fresh, genial, gracious, impudent, informal, intrusive, near, neighborly, nervy, obtrusive, officious, palsy-walsy, presuming, presumptuous, relaxed, sassy, tight, unceremonious, unconstrained, unreserved
Example Sentences
Spending therapeutic time among one’s family alone, says Dr. Samtani, is less beneficial than reuniting with people who are less familiar but with whom you share memories.
Thanksgiving usually invites the familiar answers: family, friends, health, opportunity.
The world’s largest retailer has quietly been exploring new ad formats with some advertisers, according to people familiar with the matter.
This time, Turner didn’t want the sheet music, just a recording of the familiar theme song.
It offers a familiar array of fresh produce, baked goods, two-for-one deals and signs promoting “Everyday Essentials, Priced Right!”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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