acquaintances
- plural of acquaintance.
Example Sentences
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Acquaintances swore they saw him untie his shoelaces before meeting with a potential donor.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
Acquaintances describe Martin’s demeanor as extraordinarily genial; he smiled constantly and offered his diagnoses in a straightforward, unflappable drawl.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
Acquaintances of Mr. Nauta contacted by The Washington Times declined to comment for this story.
From Washington Times • Jun. 15, 2023
Acquaintances and a family member could not recall Mr. Brandt, a 42-year-old welder with no history of party registration, expressing political views.
From New York Times • May 29, 2023
Acquaintances, in short, represent a source of social power, and the more acquaintances you have the more powerful you are.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
