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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Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 27 May 2024
For another favorite classic, try Evian’s facial spray, which is full of mineral waters to hydrate the skin and packaged in a compact size for travel.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2024
Curry also emphasizes how important finding a consistent workout routine, increasing her water intake, and treating herself to frequent facials have been for her.
—Essence, 8 May 2024
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Adjective
There remain questions about how well facial recognition works on people of color and privacy advocates remain concerned.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 27 May 2024
For another favorite classic, try Evian’s facial spray, which is full of mineral waters to hydrate the skin and packaged in a compact size for travel.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
Noun
Here, guests can play a full 18 and then unwind in the spa, which comes with science-forward treatments like oxygenated facials.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2024
Curry also emphasizes how important finding a consistent workout routine, increasing her water intake, and treating herself to frequent facials have been for her.
—Essence, 8 May 2024
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“Facial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facial. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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