face-lift
Britishnoun
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a cosmetic surgical operation for tightening sagging skin and smoothing unwanted wrinkles on the face
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any improvement or renovation, as of a building, etc
verb
Example Sentences
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Under Donald Trump, the nation’s capital is getting a face-lift.
From Slate ● May 18, 2026
Here is the hard truth: No matter how smooth your forehead looks, how amazing your deep plane face-lift appears, you will eventually get older and die.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 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
“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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