face lift

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face lift

The building received a face lift with new paint and modern windows.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A cosmetic surgical procedure: A surgical operation to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from the face, typically by tightening the skin and underlying tissues.
    • An improvement or renovation of appearance: A process of improving or renovating the outward appearance of something, such as a building, room, or product, without making major structural changes.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Cosmetic Surgery):
    • She considered getting a face lift to look younger.
    • The procedure was more than a simple face lift; it reconstructed her jawline.
  • Noun (Renovation):
    • The old theater received a face lift with new paint and lighting.
    • The software update is a face lift for the user interface, making it more modern.
Advanced Usage
  • "to give something a face lift": To renovate or improve the appearance of something.
    • The city gave the central park a face lift for the anniversary celebration.
  • "more than a face lift": Indicating that changes are fundamental, not merely superficial.
    • The company's restructuring was more than a face lift; it changed its entire business model.
Variants and Related Words
  • Facelift (n): A common alternative spelling of "face lift".
    • The 2024 model is a complete facelift of the popular sedan.
  • Face-lift (n): A hyphenated spelling variant.
Synonyms
  • Cosmetic surgery (for the medical procedure).
  • Renovation, refurbishment, makeover (for the improvement of appearance).
Related Phrases
  • "to have a face lift": To undergo the cosmetic surgical procedure.
    • He decided to have a face lift after his retirement.
  • "a much-needed face lift": A renovation that is strongly required.
    • The outdated website is in need of a much-needed face lift.
Related Idioms
  • A new lease on life: While not a direct synonym, this idiom can describe the rejuvenating effect of a face lift, either literal or figurative.
    • After the renovation, the historic building got a new lease on life.
face lift

The building received a face lift with new paint and modern windows.

Noun
  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
  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

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