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Physiognomy

Noun: The assessment of a person's character or personality from their outer appearance, especially the face.

Example sentences:

• The ancient Greeks believed that physiognomy could determine a person's intelligence.
• Physiognomy is often used in criminal profiling to analyze suspects.

Noun: The facial features or expressions, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin.

Example sentences:

• His physiognomy indicated a stern and serious nature.
• The artist beautifully captured the physiognomy of the model in the portrait.

Noun: The use of facial expressions, especially to convey emotions in acting or performance.

Example sentences:

• The actor's physiognomy reflected the intense emotions of the character.
• She practiced different physiognomies in front of the mirror for her theater audition.

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