familiar face

noun

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

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There will be moments when someone looks toward the door expecting to see that smile, that wave, or that familiar face coming in to say hello. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 The future reveals its uncannily familiar face in this novel, and the Kent coast serves as both canvas and muse for that unraveling. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Already a familiar face from his breakthrough role as Marion’s nephew Roger on Happy Days, McGinley remained with The Love Boat through the end of its nine-season run and four subsequent TV specials. — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026 However, this year’s Washington team will have another familiar face — just in a more unique type of way. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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