mannerisms
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"She's just like her dad, it's frightening; she looks so much like him, she's got his mannerisms, she's adorable, athletic, sporty," she says.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
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
In 2022, during Roach’s 23-win run, many viewers stewed over the champ’s chatty asides and mannerisms, especially Roach’s way of talking with their hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
They have to learn the right posture, tone of voice, and mannerisms needed so that they aren’t perceived as a threat.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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