Family member
Uncle and family member are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncle" instead a noun phrase "Family member".
Uncle
Uncle noun - The brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt.
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Synonyms for Uncle
Family member and uncle are semantically related. You can use "Family member" instead a noun "Uncle".
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- Your weird, rarely-seen family member (especially grandmother or uncle) has recently shown up and is interested in seeing you.
- Many a viewer waited reluctantly for the typically-cheesy scene of a dying family member (Uncle Ben, in this case) giving an inspirational speech to the protagonist before kicking it.
Source: Narm Charm / Film - Kate's kids call him "Uncle Leo," and for a kissing scene in Revolutionary Road, Leonardo stated that it felt slightly weird because kissing Kate was like kissing a family member.
Source: Like Brother and Sister
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