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
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Once settled in unfamiliar Pennsylvania and awaiting the arrival of his wife Erzsébet (Jones), the visionary is spotted by a wealthy industrialist (Guy Pearce).
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
The billionaire appeared unfamiliar with the game's core mechanics, such as mana and looting, and described his items as mediocre compared to his character's level, despite the items in question being considered among the best in the game.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Williams, for those who are unfamiliar, started out as a member of the wildly beloved English boy band Take That in the early 1990s.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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And much like Girl from the North Country, the musical based around familiar and unfamiliar songs from the Bob Dylan catalog, Swept Away was also seen as a potential harbinger of a new Broadway, one that would incorporate modern story-songs rather than standard showtunes.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Once settled in unfamiliar Pennsylvania and awaiting the arrival of his wife Erzsébet (Jones), the visionary is spotted by a wealthy industrialist (Guy Pearce).
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
The billionaire appeared unfamiliar with the game's core mechanics, such as mana and looting, and described his items as mediocre compared to his character's level, despite the items in question being considered among the best in the game.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Williams, for those who are unfamiliar, started out as a member of the wildly beloved English boy band Take That in the early 1990s.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfamiliar
Adjective
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Their release marks just the latest twist in a long, strange road for both extremist leaders.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The current situation with Lenovo’s Legion Go S is a strange one.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Darrow asked Bryan about the age of the Earth, about biblical miracles, such as when Joshua commanded the sun to stand still, and many more questions that revealed not only Bryan’s ignorance of science but his ignorance of the Bible as well.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 Jan. 2025
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Willful ignorance and wishful thinking had defined not just those 24 hours, but my life in Los Angeles.—
David A. Goodman,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Former White House advisor Steve Bannon has also taken issue with Musk, who Trump tapped to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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More than 6,500 people have signed a petition urging new production incentives in the wake of the Eaton, Hughes and Palisades fires that have devastated Los Angles since Jan. 7.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That effort guides decision-making about the composition of our routine flu shots as well as helps researchers determine when and how to develop novel vaccines against potential pandemic-causing pathogens.—
Lisa Jarvis,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The limited series is based on the novel Enigma Variations, written by Call Me by Your Name author André Aciman.—
James Factora,
Them,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With ‘The Baldwins,’ viewers gain an unprecedented look into Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s family journey.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Dorit Reiss, a professor at UC Law San Francisco and expert in legal issues on vaccinations, said handing over that process to someone with Kennedy's track record would be unprecedented.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Repotting the chaste tree to a larger pot with fresh potting soil is necessary every 2 to 3 years when the shrub outgrows its container.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Funding will be used to expand its food Co-op program across Gary by equipping individuals with the skills needed to successfully launch and sustain their own food co-ops, while providing residents with access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The original tranche of restrictions passed council 7-1.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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The newlywed took to Reddit this week, as original poster (OP) Visual_Ad_158, to reveal how her mother-in-law (MIL) arrived in an entire white gown, which, in pictures, looked indistinguishable from a bridal dress.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But apparently, like Highland when used in reference to the latest Model 3, this isn’t an official Tesla term, and the origin of it is unknown.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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His attorney, Timothy Parlatore, declined to comment Thursday on the dollar figure, which was previously unknown.—
Tara Copp,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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