face-lift

British

noun

a cosmetic surgical operation for tightening sagging skin and smoothing unwanted wrinkles on the face
any improvement or renovation, as of a building, etc

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verb

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

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Example Sentences

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

From Slate • May 18, 2026

A week after her face-lift last year, Shelly Spackman, a 54-year-old retired entrepreneur from Cache Valley, Utah, went to a family party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

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

One of London's most famous landmarks is getting a face-lift in time for spring.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2024

“With any luck, we both might make it Though I wouldn’t mind a face-lift Ready?”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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