Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In north London on Saturday, he was back to his familiarly unpredictable self.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

First, and most familiarly, much of the note is simply wrong.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

Nam chats familiarly with many customers, some of whom he’s known for over a decade, sprinkling in casual English words while maintaining some formality through Korean honorifics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2024

He addressed former vice president Mike Pence as “Mike,” familiarly, and didn’t back down when Mr. Pence declared, “We don’t need to bring in a rookie.”

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2023

I watched the man going familiarly to the food counter and ordering.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison