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Definition of retouch
retoucher
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Examples of retouch in a Sentence
The photo had been retouched to remove the wrinkles around his eyes.
Recent Examples of retouch from the Web
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Most of the images of Mirzakhani were digitally retouched to cover her head with a scarf since it is considered taboo to publish images of women not wearing a hijab.
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Meanwhile, Hyundai lightly retouched the Sonata’s interior.
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After the first day of the annual Con of Thrones in Nashville, Tenn., Bosko spent hours retouching the costume’s paint.
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However, others felt that although not retouching was a step in the right direction, ASOS still had a long way to go to fully promote a message of body positivity and inclusion.
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However, others felt that although not retouching was a step in the right direction, ASOS still had a long way to go to fully promote a message of body positivity and inclusion.
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Sure, fans and followers still flipped out, but some commenters were concerned Lopez had retouched her abs in the image.
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After retouching, the bust was transported to Palm Springs for Bob Hope's annual golf tournament.
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Most people just want to fiddle with the contrast and retouch the photo a bit.
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Origin and Etymology of retouch
French retoucher, from Middle French, from re- + toucher to touch
noun
re·touch
\ˈrē-ˌtəch, (ˌ)rē-ˈ\
Definition of retouch
: the act or process or an instance of retouching; especially : the retouching of a new growth of hair
First Known Use of retouch
1703
RETOUCH Defined for English Language Learners
retouch
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verb
Definition of retouch for English Language Learners
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: to make small changes to (something, such as a photograph) in order to improve the way it looks
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