face
- noun
- /feɪs/
- It's nice to see again all the old familiar faces.
- a familiar face
- names and faces
- faces and bodies
I'm always searching the faces of strangers for a friend.
- I'm always searching the faces of strangers for a friend.
- They knew I was a safe face and a safe place for them.
Examples
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I never forget a face or a friend.
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I'm always searching the faces of strangers for a friend.
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Most had only seen a face like mine on TV.
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Maybe you see some new faces here.
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Come on, buddy, show me your face.
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Just look at their faces.
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Glancing around the auditorium, the pride on the faces of the teachers was apparent.
Academic text (2015) -
I recognized her face at the crowded event, and it made me feel at home.
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In the photos, you could see all the smiling faces of the attendees celebrating together.
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The committee aims to showcase diverse faces from the community in their upcoming project.
Synonyms
Someone you have seen before and can easily recognize
Idioms
- Informal
Accept and deal with unpleasant results or criticism for something you did
- Informal
To fail completely and feel embarrassed in front of others
- Informal
A strong feeling you can clearly see on someone's face
- Informal
Disappear completely so no one knows what happened and no sign is left
Deliberately do something that hurts you more than the person you want to punish
- Offensive
A person who is attractive but thought to have little intelligence or real skill
- Informal
To keep your face looking serious and not show you are laughing
- Informal
Someone or something disappears completely so nobody knows where they are
- Offensive
Act in a way that shows strong disrespect and insults someone
A face that clearly shows success and happiness
Compounds
- Specialized
A number printed on a ticket, coin, or bond that shows its official worth
- Specialized
Surgery that tightens the skin on the face and removes extra tissue to make someone look younger
A covering worn over the nose and mouth to protect against dust, germs, or pollution
- Specialized
A computer system that identifies a person by comparing their face with saved photos
- US
A set of metal bars attached to the front of a football helmet that protects the player's face
- Specialized
Computer systems check who a person is by scanning their face
- Specialized
The turn between two edges that meet at a corner on a flat side of a 3D shape
- Offensive
A slang, often rude, name for a mask people wear over their mouth and nose
A company that sells certificates and promises to pay a fixed amount on a set date
- Slang
A cartoon face with an open mouth and wide eyes used in internet memes to show real or fake excitement
- South African
A small plant with thick leaves that looks like a stone and has yellow or white flowers
- Informal
A check to see if you can keep a serious face when something is funny
How Familiar
Surface Forms
Etymology
Face originally meant 'appearance' (Latin facies), so it grew to mean a person you can see in a group. That's why we say 'many familiar faces' to mean many people.