de-age
Americanverb (used with object)
Other Word Forms
- de-aged adjective
- de-aging noun
Example Sentences
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Artificial intelligence is now used to de-age actors and to generate dense, textured landscapes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
Of course, AI has recently been used to "de-age" actors, like in Tom Hanks' 2024 film "Here."
From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025
Creators on Netflix are also using AI tools for their projects, including filmmakers for comedy “Happy Gilmore 2” using generative AI and volumetric capture technology to de-age characters.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025
This was painstakingly photographed and mapped along with software allowing the experts to "de-age" the prince.
From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023
It’s been used to de-age actors, remove swear words from scenes in post-production, supply viewing recommendations on Netflix and posthumously bring back the voices of Anthony Bourdain and Andy Warhol.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023
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