as in strange
not known or experienced before
ordered an unfamiliar wine and was surprised to find that it was much drier than what they were used to
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as in ignorance
the state of being unaware or uninformed
some intense studying rapidly remedied my unfamiliarity with the subject in time for the exam
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Recent Examples of unfamiliar
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
In August 2024, Edmunds surveys found that just 2% of car shoppers in the U.S. were unfamiliar with Musk.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
For one, first-time voters may simply be unfamiliar with the process and more likely to make mistakes.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
That part is unfamiliar, an intriguing possibility that could prove challenging.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
For those who are unfamiliar, the tournament field is sorted into a single-elimination bracket.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
In August 2024, Edmunds surveys found that just 2% of car shoppers in the U.S. were unfamiliar with Musk.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
For one, first-time voters may simply be unfamiliar with the process and more likely to make mistakes.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
That part is unfamiliar, an intriguing possibility that could prove challenging.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfamiliar
Adjective
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Sure, the plot’s kind of a mess, but warrior Alice is an empowering turn while Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham Carter’s big-headed Red Queen are splendidly strange.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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This brings to conclusion one of the stranger and more dramatic human spaceflight stories in years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The filmmakers make easy work of granting them the agency to see their stories through, bucking a backdrop of ignorance to stand up to forces attempting to quiet the voices of impending revolution.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Her courageous work in eastern Ukraine stands in direct contrast to Trump and Putin, who heap praise on each other and ignore the devastation to Ukraine, an ignorance that not even death and injury to women and children can penetrate.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Molina’s life is upended after forming an unlikely bond with his new cellmate (Diego Luna).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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People quickly adapt to new financial circumstances, so while receiving money may bring temporary joy, the effect is fleeting.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Personalities like British oncologist Audrey Evans, whose campaign to develop a novel treatment for children suffering from neuroblastoma in the late 1960s takes center stage in the inspiring and tear-jerking medical drama, Audrey’s Children (now playing in theaters everywhere).—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The bizarre thing is that even with a six-hour runtime, much of the novel material omitted from Visconti’s version is still entirely missing.—
Anthony Paletta,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those attacking Steve are, by extension, questioning the strategy of a president who has done more to help Israel than any other in memory and achieved unprecedented Middle East breakthroughs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Those firms, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale, say in their lawsuits that the orders amount to an unprecedented assault on the legal system and represent an unconstitutional form of presidential retaliation.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Keep the following pointers in mind to ensure your cheese experience is the crème de la crème: Think fresh.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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The first film was good, better than its 43% critic score indicated back in 2018, but now both its critic and audience score have improved since the original, a fresh 63% and a 79% respectively.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The film picked up a total of five awards at the ceremony, including best picture, best director, original screenplay and editing.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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Grab the classic, breathable top while it’s marked down to just $49 — 50 percent off its original price.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Mar. 2025
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Although the cause of the fire is still unknown, firefighters had the flame extinguished by 7:20pm, upon which the park resumed business.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfamiliar. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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