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make a face





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Distinctiveness - "That could be something like 'what would make a face stand out in a crowd?' AI faces do tend to cluster towards the average. So they look a bit more generic."

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Almost instantly, you might wince, make a face, or even pull your own hand away.

From Science Daily Dec. 23, 2025

Because they'll say it and they get very excited, and then I make a face like what are you talking about?

From Salon Apr. 8, 2023

The book, published in 2010, is a practical guide for trans women seeking surgery, exploring the ways that minor traits like hairline might make a face read as female or male.

From New York Times May 10, 2022

I have to resist the urge to cross my eyes or make a face at her.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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