as in to polish
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of retouch
The outside is decorated, too — pay special attention to the wooden cutouts out there, which Erv originally made and a staffer retouched this year.
—
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 2 Dec. 2025
The video includes a scene of a conservator diligently retouching a paper that has been stained by water damage, an apt metaphor for the ongoing physical (and ideological) labor required to maintain the immutability of these interiors.
—Tom McDonough, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2025
Design company Canva recently launched its own AI headshot feature, with the goal of offering users a quick way to create realistic headshots and still be able to retouch or restyle them.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
To top things off, the car has been finished in a gorgeous coat of British Racing Green, had its chrome trim retouched, and equipped with an electronic rear bike rack.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retouch
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 2 Dec. 2025
The video includes a scene of a conservator diligently retouching a paper that has been stained by water damage, an apt metaphor for the ongoing physical (and ideological) labor required to maintain the immutability of these interiors.
—Tom McDonough, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2025
Design company Canva recently launched its own AI headshot feature, with the goal of offering users a quick way to create realistic headshots and still be able to retouch or restyle them.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
To top things off, the car has been finished in a gorgeous coat of British Racing Green, had its chrome trim retouched, and equipped with an electronic rear bike rack.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retouch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retouch
Verb
-
Tasker and Grimm care for the space almost every day — watering plants, sweeping away sand, polishing the phone.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
-
Unlike traditional beachy fragrances, however, Sublimity feels refined and polished rather than overtly tropical.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
9 June 2026
Verb
-
Repeat offenders will be fined $250, officials said.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
-
In 2020, a Santa Rosa man was fined $40,000 and his sportfishing license was revoked after investigators found 80 abalone in his home.—
Chaewon Chung
December 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
-
This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Verb
-
Jordan remains a beloved location not only because of its awe-inspiring cultural and geological sites but also due to a dynamic film industry and highly skilled crews honed over decades of hosting international productions.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 June 2026
-
The kitchen includes white oak cabinets, honed quartzite counters, and a walk-in pantry.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
Verb
-
At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
-
As supporters continued singing, waving flags and celebrating into the evening, anticipation for the match only intensified.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Verb
-
Also, forecasts have been revised up in many countries, but policy uncertainty, labor markets, bond yields, and the risk that AI underdelivers on earnings all remain key threats to the outlook.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 Dec. 2025
-
The proposition would temporarily revise the state's congressional map, a move expected to boost Democrats in future elections.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
Roberts defended Hernandez's abilities in right field, and reinforced his role for the Dodgers.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
-
But there’s a lesson the Jayhawks should’ve learned without him, a lesson only reinforced in their first game with him in a month.—
Sam McDowell
Updated December 7,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
But now, a new crew is striving to rework some of that Barneys magic.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
-
The production is co-created and co-directed by choreographer Steven Hoggett and theater artist Christine Jones, with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke reworking the album’s material.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Retouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouch. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
