familiar face

noun

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

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The end credits scene is also made distinct by a cameo appearance from a familiar face, which won’t be spoiled here. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 All about ‘The Paper’ Domhnall Gleeson shares details about 'The Office' spinoff 'The Paper' The series will also bring back a familiar face, Oscar (Oscar Nuñez), who is now working at the publication. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 May 2025 Benson hasn't been the only familiar face to crop up on the Law & Order spinoff series this season. Alex Ross, People.com, 21 May 2025 Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen is exiting the band, but the '70s rockers found a familiar face to replace him. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 22 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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