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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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Ideal for lash line and waterline, the creamy bendable formula comes in seven sultry shades for a perfect look anytime, no touch-ups needed.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Because the accessory had a previous owner, it’s been repainted and touched up to live up to your high standards.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Noun
LaForce, In-house The flip-phone giant unveiled its new Razr smartphone line with a Hollywood purple carpet and a fashion event designed for UGC moments, outfitted with an interactive Swarovski crystal display, a DIY phone charm bar and beauty touch-up stations.
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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Ideal for lash line and waterline, the creamy bendable formula comes in seven sultry shades for a perfect look anytime, no touch-ups needed.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Verb
Better yet, its blurring benefits remain intact for hours post-application, nixing the need to touch up throughout the day.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Because the accessory had a previous owner, it’s been repainted and touched up to live up to your high standards.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Touch-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch-up. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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