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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And there, like an old friend, is Cronenberg’s regular composer Howard Shore with a synth moan to keep the mood unnerving. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025 Additionally, the team brought in defensive backs Justin Reid and Isaac Yiadom and reunited with old friend wide receiver Brandin Cooks. Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025 While in town last year, Schreiner met with old friend Carole Medal, who’s CEO of the Gail Borden Public Library District. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 Moore plays Cami Miller, the wife to oil tycoon Monty Miller (Jon Hamm), and old friend of Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton). Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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