mannerism
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Her style, which she described as “clear painting,” looks backward to mannerism and forward to futurism and has a high-gloss sheen to it, like the chrome plating of a motorcar.
From New York Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
So much attention is on their similarities in their swings and other mannerism, but the needle and the trash talking is not to be overlooked.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2023
He’d become a meticulous student of all things Elvis to prepare for the role, poring over archival performances and interviews to get the King’s every move and mannerism down pat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2022
The flamboyant late Renaissance style of art known in English as mannerism has gone out of fashion more than once.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2022
Jethro had picked up a mannerism from his mother.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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She pays attention to how the actor’s mannerisms change when they are in action — how they walk, which foot they lean on and other subconscious physical gestures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
"The technology to replicate a person's face, voice, and mannerisms has advanced faster than the safeguards around it, creating a gap that bad actors are already exploiting."
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
Anthony Ippolito plays a young Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky, and was praised by audience members at the festival for capturing Stallone's posture, mannerisms and speech.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
She has Nina’s mannerisms detailed down to their minutia.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2026
She meticulously charted the repetition of their shoes and earrings and was quick to pinpoint their mannerisms.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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