as in household
of or relating to a household or family
it's a familial duty as well as a tradition for everyone in my family to eat dinner together
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Recent Examples of familial
Barry Jenkins has said that this movie is very much based on familial bonds.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The familial pop rock outfit are the latest artists added to the list of performers on the annual countdown that will air on ABC on Dec. 31 beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
The emphasis on family as their top priority and driving motivation underscores the importance of familial bonds and cultural heritage, adding depth and authenticity to the story.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Otherwise, the familial wreckage Leonard caused is unconscionable, but sadly not that uncommon — and also not that impactful with the gentle acoustic-guitar score continually making apologies on his behalf.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The familial pop rock outfit are the latest artists added to the list of performers on the annual countdown that will air on ABC on Dec. 31 beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
The emphasis on family as their top priority and driving motivation underscores the importance of familial bonds and cultural heritage, adding depth and authenticity to the story.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Otherwise, the familial wreckage Leonard caused is unconscionable, but sadly not that uncommon — and also not that impactful with the gentle acoustic-guitar score continually making apologies on his behalf.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for familial
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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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