familiar face

noun

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

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Jensen has the vocal equivalent of a familiar face, which for another performer could become a disadvantage. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026 Holt is a familiar face on the local nonprofit scene who serves on several foundation boards, including Head for the Cure and KU Cancer Center’s Cancer Funding Partners. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 West Virginia brings a familiar face back to Fort Worth in former TCU running back Cam Cook, who transferred out after the 2024 season and now leads the country in carries (168) with 833 rushing yards. — Steven Johnson. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Von Detten was a familiar face in Disney productions throughout he late 1990s and early 2000s. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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