Face Lift (Noun)
Meaning 1
A renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes; "give your home a facelift"; "more than a facelift, the new model marks a fundamental change of direction".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The old hotel got a facelift last year, complete with updated rooms and a trendy new lobby.
- To make the apartment more attractive to potential buyers, the seller decided to give it a facelift, painting the walls and replacing the old carpet.
- More than a facelift, the new policy aims to transform the way the company does business.
- After years of neglect, the city decided to give the park a facelift, renovating the playground equipment and planting new flowers.
- The stadium underwent a facelift before the big tournament, with new seats and a state-of-the-art sound system installed.
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Meaning 2
Plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised; "some actresses have more than one face lift".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She had been contemplating getting a face lift for years to regain her youthful appearance.
- After her face lift, she looked at least 10 years younger than her actual age.
- Some celebrities are very open about having had a face lift to combat the signs of aging in Hollywood.
- The high price of a face lift made her consider less invasive alternatives for her wrinkles.
- Her mother and grandmother both had more than one face lift in an attempt to slow down the aging process.