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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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The sets often coordinate with existing OPI polish shades, which makes touch-ups on toes or accent nails easier.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Her sister Justine Cushing, an interior designer who worked with Sister Parish, has touched up the space over the years while adhering to the muted colors of the original palette.
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Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
30 May 2026
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Noun
As with other home improvement supplies, retaining current paint colors is smart in case walls need touch-ups or a fresh coat.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The sets often coordinate with existing OPI polish shades, which makes touch-ups on toes or accent nails easier.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 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
Her sister Justine Cushing, an interior designer who worked with Sister Parish, has touched up the space over the years while adhering to the muted colors of the original palette.
—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
30 May 2026
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“Touch-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch-up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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