familiar face

noun

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

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Yet his encounter with a former student shows how the impression left by a familiar face behind the wheel can last long after the ride ends. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 There’s pleasure in getting to know the person behind the familiar face. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 The actor is a familiar face to television fans beyond daytime, with credits including Twin Peaks and Fresh Off the Boat. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026 When a health threat arrives, the messenger is already a familiar face. — Michelle A. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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