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
Now, the Justice Department is suing Airbnb, the Airbnb host and his apartment building in Huntsville, accusing the parties of discriminating against the family based on their familial status, the complaint shows.
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Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
Genetic analysis revealed parent-child relationships and close familial ties, shedding light on how Neanderthals organized their social groups and supported one another, even in dire circumstances.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
The dynamics between brothers and sisters in the viral trend highlight their stark differences, but also the lightheartedness and rapport built into in this unique familial relationship.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Even with so much familial attention, playing host remains one of the couple’s favorite pastimes.
—Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
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Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
Genetic analysis revealed parent-child relationships and close familial ties, shedding light on how Neanderthals organized their social groups and supported one another, even in dire circumstances.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
The dynamics between brothers and sisters in the viral trend highlight their stark differences, but also the lightheartedness and rapport built into in this unique familial relationship.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Even with so much familial attention, playing host remains one of the couple’s favorite pastimes.
—Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Familial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/familial. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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