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Text Face
/tɛkst feɪs/noun
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A sequence of text characters arranged to visually represent a facial expression, such as :) or (¬_¬), used to convey emotions in digital communication. These have evolved from simple punctuation marks in early online chats to more elaborate designs in modern messaging apps, adding a layer of nuance to text-based interactions.
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The original smiley emoticon :-) was created by Scott Fahlman in 1982 and has inspired over 3,600 variations worldwide, according to the Carnegie Mellon archives, fundamentally changing how people express tone in text and leading to the multibillion-dollar emoji industry today.
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