familiar face

noun

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

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Another familiar face, Mark Allen, the man who hired Gerrard during his time as director of football at Rangers, also joined as sporting director, although both would leave again just nine months later. James Pearce, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025 Patronis has been a familiar face in Florida politics for decades and is a longtime ally of now-Sen. Rick Scott, who as governor appointed him to be Florida’s chief financial officer in 2017. Kate Payne, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025 The New England Patriots’ head coach choice was a familiar face, and Mike Vrabel kept that trend going with his offensive coordinator hire heading into the 2025 season. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025 Many mention their relief at seeing a familiar face. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025 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 13 Feb. 2025.

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