old face

British

noun

printing a type style that originated in the 18th century, characterized by little contrast between thick and thin strokes Compare modern

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After Edward elects to undergo an experimental medical treatment, he begins to transform — his old face literally crumbles off — and the theme accentuates his melancholy and metamorphosis with dark beauty and sludgy textures.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

I hope you remember this mean, old face.

From Slate • May 8, 2024

More than 1 in 10 Thai children under 5 years old face what researchers call a “double burden of malnutrition” that leaves some struggling with obesity and others lagging behind growth targets.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2024

Halfpenny is not the only old face named by Gatland who takes charge of Wales for the first time since the bronze medal match at the 2019 World Cup.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2023

I studied my face to see if it had changed but all I could see was the same old face.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz

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