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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

And, in fashion, celebration often means airbrushing, literally or figuratively.

From Washington Post May 1, 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

Her personal obsession with airbrushing developed from there.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 13, 2021




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