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Synonyms

face-lift

British  

noun

  1. a cosmetic surgical operation for tightening sagging skin and smoothing unwanted wrinkles on the face

  2. any improvement or renovation, as of a building, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to improve the appearance of, as by a face-lift

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Under Donald Trump, the nation’s capital is getting a face-lift.

From Slate May 18, 2026

Other locations just need a face-lift, Thanawala said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 5, 2026

But you might be less likely to come across someone who’s had a face-lift, filler or liposuction in Seattle than in most other large metro areas.

From Seattle Times Jun. 6, 2024

The the “have not” list included a face-lift, lateral brow lift, regular brow lift, thread lift, buccal fat removal, liposuction, body-contouring and a Brazilian butt lift.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2024

Tonight, though, it looked a little drab and in need of a face-lift.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman

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