The phrase "albeit familiar" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to introduce a contrast or concession in a sentence. Example: The story was engaging, albeit familiar, as it followed the same plotline as many other romantic comedies.
Meanwhile, the defense returned a unit of aging, albeit familiar players with noteworthy track records.
The Knicks' -- or more precisely Houston's -- valiant effort could not erase their incredible, albeit familiar, collapse.
Its rustic references (hay pulleys repurposed as light fixtures, tarnished mirrors, dish-towel-like napkins) are appealing, albeit familiar.
But what really caught our attention was her beautiful -- albeit familiar -- ballerina bun.
Overall, Dehnart approved of the episode and felt that the show "may be on track to finally pleasuring its audience in new, albeit familiar ways".
So 100 Days spends a good deal of time on the plausible albeit familiar argument that Diana hadn't necessarily fallen for Dodi Al-Fayed, who was killed along with her in that car crash.
Now, the leaders of the Nissan Open have another factor, albeit a familiar one, to fear.
"A Small Fortune" is a capable addition to its ranks — albeit too familiar and too heavy with generic reflections on the clashing of cultures.
After becoming addicted to Advanced Warfare, nailing a completely different style (albeit a familiar one) of first-person shooter was always going to be tough, but Sabre Interactive brought back that fun factor straight away with Halo 2, and that's only talking about the campaign.
Barre fitness involved simple bodyweight exercises such as press-ups and sit-ups as well as ballet moves, so every two songs we would drop and hit the dancefloor in an entirely different fashion, while Malcolm floated up and down like a medieval ghost on steroids – albeit one familiar with classic denim: "We're going for the Levi's bum here.
Albeit sounding less than familiar with the detail of the issues, it fell to Justine Greening, the transport secretary, to tell The World at One that the task "is difficult and too often governments have pushed it off.
