airbrushing
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He also started diligently airbrushing or painting over photographs of the deceased: “I paint out all the abrasions, cuts and bruises, and open the eyes,” he explained, essentially resurrecting a likeness of the victim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
But unlike traditional airbrushing, which at least began with a real person, these AI models are digitally created to look perfect, free from human flaws, inconsistencies or uniqueness.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2025
A healthy democracy must be prepared to re-examine its past without airbrushing out unpleasant events.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2023
For the first few years away from home, Philpott didn’t earn money from clowning, so he developed a side hustle — airbrushing — that he continues to this day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
It’s a calculated choice, placing the memoir in the tradition of books noted for their honesty, rather than their airbrushing of history.
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2023
