acquaintance
noun
a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
acquaintances
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pluralof acquaintance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Eventually many took turns sharing what they’d witnessed — friends and acquaintances getting detained and immigration agents swarming parking lots, sometimes dozens at a time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Kirsty Hall said online platforms had made it easier for strangers and acquaintances to contact young people.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
I’ve tried for a year to get some of my closest acquaintances to understand why this song is so great, why I find it so bizarrely beautiful, but few do.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Trump and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been known acquaintances for years—or whatever it’s called when two rich and famous dudes in entertainment are often invited to the same charity events, galas, and afterparties.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Ishmael had stood beside her at church while she greeted her friends and acquaintances with the sort of cordiality and genuine feeling he couldn’t muster in himself.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
