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
Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Some travelers even pack their own pillowcases for peace of mind at hotels or vacation rentals—a soft, familiar fabric from home can make unfamiliar bedding feel a little more comfortable.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
But even before that, the world had started to seem unfamiliar to her because of her grief.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Kennedy has, at times, seemed unfamiliar with programs and staff that had been cut, and suggested as many as 20% of the people fired could be brought back if they are deemed essential.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 13 May 2025
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Adjective
This summer, Charlie Brown is determined to make his final year at camp special, but Sally — a noob camper — is nervous about the new and unfamiliar place.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Some travelers even pack their own pillowcases for peace of mind at hotels or vacation rentals—a soft, familiar fabric from home can make unfamiliar bedding feel a little more comfortable.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
But even before that, the world had started to seem unfamiliar to her because of her grief.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
Kennedy has, at times, seemed unfamiliar with programs and staff that had been cut, and suggested as many as 20% of the people fired could be brought back if they are deemed essential.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfamiliar
Adjective
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After coming to the Mets at the trade deadline, Blackburn had a serious of strange injuries, getting hit by a line drive on his hand, and then suffering from a spinal fluid leak that required surgery.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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The dense central region — a strange melding of concentric bubbles and chaotic dusty structures imaged by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope — can also be spotted shining brightly at the heart of the image.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 June 2025
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But this also speaks to the ignorance of those doing the projecting, who disregarded (in the case of Documenta 15) the complexities and nuances of Indonesian art, cultural policy, and history over the past thirty years.—
Diedrich Diederichsen,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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One of the key themes of Part II is the fact that everyone is only seeing things from their perspective; all these characters who are suffering loss and passing that suffering on to others are doing so in ignorance.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The webcast is available on its website and on social media platform X. Coverage will also be available on SpaceX's new X TV app.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The series invites young adventurers to explore the joys and challenges of moving to new places, meeting new people, discovering different cultures and building lasting friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Which is a very novel concept, because most things are incubated in the States or maybe overseas in the U.K.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Research efforts are already underway to both explore retinal cell loss and retinal inflammation as novel biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease, Singman says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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But neither was the great progress that Washington’s allies have already made, not only in acknowledging the threat from China but also in taking unprecedented steps to invest in their own militaries, build ties with their neighbors, and double down on their alliances with the United States.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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Harvard has mounted legal challenges against the Administration’s unprecedented actions.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The new moon in your sign on January 29 will bring forward a fresh start in your finances as well as your life in general.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Savor fresh seafood and waterfront views at area restaurants, enjoy craft beer at local breweries, and shop locally at The District, a colorful collection of shops and restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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These operators pay artisans and specialized mechanics top dollar to maintain and refurbish the century-old rides, all in an effort to preserve their original design and craftsmanship.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The revival will bring back most of the original cast as Cranston’s Hal, matriarch Lois (Jane Kaczmarek), boy genius Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his brothers Francis (Christopher Masterson) and Reese (Justin Berfield) are all returning.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
25 May 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,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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Specifics about storage, port selection, other features, and pricing information are mostly unknown.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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“Unfamiliar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfamiliar. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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