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facial tissue

American  

noun

  1. a soft, disposable paper tissue especially for cleansing the face or for use as a handkerchief.


Etymology

Origin of facial tissue

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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The anatomist did so by applying clay directly to the skull, using data on the average depth of facial tissue he gathered by examining the faces of 27 human corpses.

From National Geographic • Oct. 23, 2023

Part of Kleenex's problem, Mr Soberman said, was likely the popularity of Scotties, the facial tissue produced by the Canadian company Kruger.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2023

“I can make a facial tissue dance,” Said the magician, with a wicked glance.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2021

Suggested nonfood items include hand-held can openers, toilet tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, hand sanitizer and grocery bags.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2020

"Ad eddyway, thik of the poor tissue badufacturers," she sniffled, wiping her nose with a pink facial tissue.

From The Coffin Cure by Nourse, Alan Edward

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