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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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
The soul patch, villain, and walrus facial hair all work with masks while mutton chops and chin curtain don’t.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Guests can receive facials, lymphatic drainage treatments, acupuncture, not-toxic nailcare, as well as Reiki and other types of energy healing.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
If the platform’s sensitive media filter blurs content for a user in the UK or Australia, they’ll be required to verify their age by completing a facial scan or submitting an ID.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
The soul patch, villain, and walrus facial hair all work with masks while mutton chops and chin curtain don’t.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
The spa has four stations for manicures and four for pedicures, along with eight treatment rooms for massages and facials.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Guests can receive facials, lymphatic drainage treatments, acupuncture, not-toxic nailcare, as well as Reiki and other types of energy healing.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Facial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facial. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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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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