familiar
adjective
commonly or generally known or seen.
familiarly
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a word derived from
familiar.
Example Sentences
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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
“It’s nothing new,” Sheinbaum said, adding that familiarly would aid in Mexico’s response.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2025
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and his parade of pass-catchers will be familiarly efficient inside Autzen Stadium — but it won’t be enough.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 11, 2022
He was even more surprised at how familiarly Major Madu behaved, the way he sank into the sofa, got up to flip the album in the stereo, joked with the stewards serving dinner.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
