familiar
adjective
commonly or generally known or seen.
familiars
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pluralof familiar.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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With AI, videogames and “Dungeons and Dragons”-type sessions will evolve and merge into an interactive immersive fiction created by the collaboration of a small group of friends and each of their ever-present AI familiars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
"Once you are known, the name begins not to matter. People look at the person behind the name. To my familiars, I was just 'Monsieur Charles'. So I decided to keep it," he said.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
“The Night Market” involved extra layers, from international vendors hawking their weird wares to vampires cheering on the battles of the familiars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
Spooky Grymalkin Candle Lamp: Inspired by one of the witches’ familiars in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” this stylish candle lamp comes with a votive glass and candle to light up the cat’s dazzling red eyes.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
“We send our prayers off in the night, and the familiars carry them on our behalf straight to the gods’ ears.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
