accustomed to

Idioms  

1. Used to something or someone; having the habit of doing something. For example, In Spain we gave up our usual schedule and became accustomed to eating dinner at 10 p.m. Professor Higgins in the musical My Fair Lady (1956) ruefully sang the song “I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face” after his protégé Eliza walked out on him. [Second half of 1400s]

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accustomed to

Naomi was accustomed to Lisa-Kaindé’s whims long before they became professional artists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Already accustomed to extreme environments, they are quick to adapt to the wind farm's conditions.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

Some state laws allow for lifestyle alimony, meaning the court could grant a nonworking spouse support that maintains the quality of life they are accustomed to.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

The researchers also noted that the chimpanzees in this study are accustomed to living around humans and regularly encounter objects that do not exist in the wild.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026

Bowing with the air of one accustomed to public praise, he stole to the cavern and ordered Hagar to come forth with a commanding, “What ho, minion! I need thee!”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott