familiar figure

language: en

definitions

  1. A person who is well-known, easily recognized, or frequently seen within a specific community, place, or social circle.
    en: A person who is well-known, easily recognized, or frequently seen within a specific community, place, or social circle.
  2. A shape, silhouette, or physical form that is easily identified due to previous observation or experience.
    en: A shape, silhouette, or physical form that is easily identified due to previous observation or experience.

examples

  1. He was a familiar figure at the local coffee shop every morning.

    He was a familiar figure at the local coffee shop every morning.

  2. Through the thick fog, I could make out a familiar figure approaching.

    Through the thick fog, I could make out a familiar figure approaching.