as in persons
formal
the appearance of a person's face; a person's facial features
He and his son have the same distinctive physiognomy.
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Accessibility Accessible guest rooms with mobility features have doorways with 32 inches of clear width, there are multiple elevators available, and the swimming pool is accessible to wheelchair users.—
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Condé Nast Traveler,
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As well as banning many social media platforms, Russia blocks calling features on messenger apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Across his multimedia practice, Aram’s project is one of disrupting the habits of classification that render aesthetic judgment perfunctory.—
Julian Stern,
Artforum,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ways to stay safe from DocuSign phishing scams Fortunately, a few habits can dramatically lower your risk.—
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24 Mar. 2026
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“Physiognomies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiognomies. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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