1
: of or relating to the face
facial expressions
2
: concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face
: a treatment to improve the condition or appearance of the facial skin
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 June 2024
The pictures in his Willow Street Gallery show include impressionistic portraits in which such facial features as a lush white-gray beard serve both as biographical details and occasions for exuberant brushwork.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
The Kobi-Dior facial gets its name from the Japanese Kobido technique, which is reinterpreted by Dior by using deep and precise movements to reshape and plump the face while smoothing wrinkles ($375).
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2024
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Adjective
Anzu’s infectious laughter, reflected not only in Moriyama’s voice performance but in the way his facial features resemble those of a classic comic strip, synthesizes the playfulness of the character.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 June 2024
The pictures in his Willow Street Gallery show include impressionistic portraits in which such facial features as a lush white-gray beard serve both as biographical details and occasions for exuberant brushwork.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Noun
This bonafide temple devoted to relaxation takes up an entire floor of the Garza Blanca, with 16 cabins and a menu of massages, facials, and high-tech, noninvasive treatments.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
The Kobi-Dior facial gets its name from the Japanese Kobido technique, which is reinterpreted by Dior by using deep and precise movements to reshape and plump the face while smoothing wrinkles ($375).
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2024
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“Facial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facial. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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facial
2 of 2 noun1
: a treatment to improve the appearance of the face
2
: a facial part (as a nerve or artery)
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