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 slide it on the counter and try not to make a face.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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