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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Dr. Katie Lockwood, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
But in the meantime, relatives could only guess the severity of the injury by observing the facial expressions of Nuggets personnel.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The Spa Treatments at the Life in Balance Spa range from traditional massages and facials to unique-to-Miraval experiences that incorporate all the senses.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Adjective
The early signs of overheating in infants and young children include sweating, facial flushing or feeling warm to touch.
—Dr. Katie Lockwood, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
But in the meantime, relatives could only guess the severity of the injury by observing the facial expressions of Nuggets personnel.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Noun
Offerings range from massages and facials to sound meditation, a restorative practice that uses harmonic frequencies to quiet the mind and support nervous system regulation.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The Spa Treatments at the Life in Balance Spa range from traditional massages and facials to unique-to-Miraval experiences that incorporate all the senses.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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“Facial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facial. Accessed 20 Jul. 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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