old friend

noun

: a person who has been one's friend for a long time
An old friend came to visit.

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As for the best actor to represent the younger generation, DeMonaco immediately thought of Davidson, his old friend and fellow Staten Island native. William Earl, Variety, 24 July 2025 Another option is calling on Udoka’s old friend Holiday, who can provide some stability in spots. Kelly Iko, New York Times, 24 July 2025 The Daily Show host used the opening of his Monday night show to give his hot take on the cancelation of his old friend Stephen Colbert’s Late Show. Peter White, Deadline, 21 July 2025 While all this is going on, Clark is attending his high school reunion in Smallville, a trip that reunites him with his old friend Lana Lang (Annette O’Toole). Will Harris, EW.com, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for old friend

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“Old friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20friend. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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