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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The victim, a 31-year-old man, had visible facial injuries, including scrapes, lacerations and swelling, and injuries indicative of being dragged on pavement, police wrote.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s also The Still, a three-treatment-room spa for guests to enjoy a hot stone massage, lymphatic facial, or a detoxifying mud wrap.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Treatments include the Royal Glow Tech Facial, which folds in microdermabrasion, photobiomodulation and a Guerlain facial massage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The victim, a 31-year-old man, had visible facial injuries, including scrapes, lacerations and swelling, and injuries indicative of being dragged on pavement, police wrote.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Services such as massages and facials are available for both Silica and Retreat guests, but the saunas, cold plunge, and exclusive lagoon are set aside for those with a suite at the Retreat.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s also The Still, a three-treatment-room spa for guests to enjoy a hot stone massage, lymphatic facial, or a detoxifying mud wrap.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Facial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facial. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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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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