familiar face

noun

: a person that one knows
It's good to see a familiar face.

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Another of those veteran players was a familiar face from the past in Geno Smith. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 That familiar face was a welcome relief for Miller. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 But the best reserve on Friday was a familiar face on the Cavaliers’ roster. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 Moore Edwards said Covington was a familiar face but not yet a friend. Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for familiar face

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“Familiar face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiar%20face. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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