acquaintance
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
He’d already begun to work on a podcast and possible documentary about the case when he asked me, an old acquaintance, to partner with him.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Mark Twain modeled the character of Capt. Stormfield on Edgar “Ned” Wakeman, a steamship captain of his acquaintance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
A special type of indie film teaches you how to see it as you watch it — not as an instructor might a student, but as an ally would a new acquaintance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
When she told an acquaintance about it, they said, “These are not your friends. You need a lawyer, right away.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Since making his acquaintance, Duane had soon realized that spending hours studying himself was the musk ox’s favorite activity.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
You appear to be one step above acquaintances.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
When I was pregnant with my daughter in 2016, I started getting at least one inquiry a week from friends and acquaintances who were also expecting.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
I’ve been inspired by friends and acquaintances sharing their personal-finance “mind hacks.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Eventually many took turns sharing what they’d witnessed — friends and acquaintances getting detained and immigration agents swarming parking lots, sometimes dozens at a time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
“Oh,” she said, “I am sure we shall be more than acquaintances; I’m sure we will become fast friends. Now, Harry, where is that très amusant grand-père I’ve heard so much about?”
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing acquaintance
Words from the 4th of July Songbook
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Metamorphosis
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
