touched up; touching up; touches up
1
: to improve or perfect by small additional strokes or alterations : fix the minor and usually visible defects or damages of
2
: to stimulate by or as if by a flick of a whip
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Beyond its striking design, the refillable clutch is a practical, on-the-go companion, perfect for effortless touch-ups anytime, anywhere.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Susan Orlean, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025
If all else fails, buy a small can of paint for touching up stubborn stains.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The mogul then posted a clip of herself poking fun at her look while getting final touch-ups of her face mask from her glam team at the Academy Museum gala.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Beyond its striking design, the refillable clutch is a practical, on-the-go companion, perfect for effortless touch-ups anytime, anywhere.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Several people milled around, neatening the area, touching up Cage’s makeup.
—Susan Orlean, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025
If all else fails, buy a small can of paint for touching up stubborn stains.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Touch-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch-up. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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