face card

noun

: a king, queen, or jack in a deck of cards

Examples of face card in a Sentence

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Dylan has it all: a cute outfit with baggy pants, an outstanding top that is just the right level of louche, and a face card that never declines. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024 The project’s artwork shows Glo channeling ’90s R&B vibes while charging her face card and rocking shiny gold hoop earrings. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2024 Jamie McCarthy / WireImage Anitta is ready to walk down the fashion aisle; Halsey's face card never declines. Justine Goode, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024 On the beauty front, her face card—always glowing and topped off with a killer smile—is certain to never decline. Akili King, Essence, 12 Sep. 2024 Effortless Everyday Looks on Social Media Eva’s Instagram feed is proof that her face card is always on point, whether she’s glammed up or rocking a fresh, makeup-free look. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Sep. 2024 Best Supporting Actor — Charles Melton (May December) Charles Melton’s face card? Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2024 Celebs gifted us with non-stop moments of their never-declining face cards over the weekend. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 Jan. 2024 Queens Corner The veteran actresses show off their exquisite face cards while at the BAFTAs in London on Feb. 19. Smooches for Bestie Curtis lays a sweet smooch on Yeoh's head in this candid moment captured at the BAFTAs. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of face card was circa 1804

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“Face card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20card. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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face card

noun
: a king, queen, or jack in a deck of cards
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