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facial

(medicine, relational) Concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

(medicine, relational) Concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face.

The facial constitutionality of the law is in question.
For parents

Facial means: Concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

facial means: Concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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  • “Meta insiste: su nuevo sistema analiza tu cara para estimar tu edad, pero "no es reconocimiento facial". El objetivo es proteger a los menores de 13 años y ofrecer entornos seguros en Instagram y Facebook. https://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1751212”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Black Bella Spa Washington DMV Metropolitan Area Black Bella Spa Body Scrub No more chasing your glow 💆🏽♀️✨ It stays with you now. #BlackBellaSpa #BlackBellaBodyScrub #BlackOwnedSpa #BodyScrub #BodyContour #Facial”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Ok these kids are all heroes just for the facial expressions alone”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Last week we shared a first look at the upcoming improvements to our in-game Character Creator! We’ll be adding a bunch of new things, including sliders for key facial options like chins, noses, and cheeks.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “that all sounds a bit erm, suspect. But...normal balaclavas are "anti facial recognition" As to the other claims re 5g and WiFi. Wow.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026US

(of a law or regulation validity) On its face; as it appears .

The facial constitutionality of the law is in question.
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Aye, aye! We're righthouse have the on facial have and and go any wandered...to me righthouse, with awe...I'm freeze Potatoes.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I fucking love this one, for such a simple drawing the author really nailed their facial expressions, and the funny is all in the faces.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “look at her facial expression, too. Like”

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#3·Apr 27, 2026US

(relational) Of or affecting the face.

The facial constitutionality of the law is in question.
Origin: Early 17th century, borrowed from , from. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Facial means: Of or affecting the face.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

facial means: Of or affecting the face.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

Heard in the wild
  • “Returning home today. Work text me to tell me boss got into a serious quad bike accident last week and needs an operation on his skull and facial reconstruction surgery as the bike partly landed on his face 😫”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “As we continue to navigate the complexities of the digital age, it's essential to acknowledge the contrarian take on mass surveillance. With over 1 billion facial recognition scans conducted daily, it's clear that our privacy is under siege. Accordin”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Google Pixel 11 perde o aguardado sistema de reconhecimento facial no escuro #google #pixel #sistema”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Tuesday briefing: How AI facial recognition in policing works – and how it can go wrong | Facial recognition https://www.europesays.com/ai/27565/ Good morning. Over the last couple of days, the Guardian has been reporting that facial recognition technology is…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Tuesday briefing: How AI facial recognition in policing works - and how it can go wrong ->The Guardian | More on "AI facial recognition policing risks" at BigEarthData.ai | #AI #HumanRights #Technology #FacialRecognition”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Facial means: Concerned with or used in improving the appearance of the face.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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