as in to polish
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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The outside is decorated, too — pay special attention to the wooden cutouts out there, which Erv originally made and a staffer retouched this year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retouch
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For dressier occasions, platform sandals like Martha Stewart's go-to style offer comfort, support, and polish all in one.
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Through processing that polishes the individual wool fibers, the technology allows wool to have more luster, a softer hand feel, drape and elastic recovery.
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Comedian Rob Schneider offered to pay any potential fines, but none of the four players have been fined.
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Clay is sentenced to five years in prison and fined $10,000, the maximum penalty for the offense.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.
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Storytelling expert Samantha Packman helped the young innovators hone their confidence in their business narrative.
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The film was of course directed by a filmmaker who honed his craft and built an audience on a Google/YouTube platform, while influencers themselves are expected to use more AI tools in the coming year.
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Hundreds of records have been broken, with many more set to fall as the heat intensifies Wednesday and Thursday.
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Health concerns intensify over smoke Residents have been voicing their concerns about the potential long-term environmental and health impacts caused by the large blaze.
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In April, the California Department of Motor Vehicles revised its regulations for autonomous vehicles and lifted a ban on autonomous trucks weighing 10,001 pounds or more.
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The agency also calls for updating information related to prostate cancer risk and revising warnings regarding enlarged prostate.
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Ukraine’s most important innovation may be its ability to integrate tactical drones, operational strike systems, strategic drone campaigns, artillery, aircraft and conventional ground forces into a mutually reinforcing system.
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For Edwards, the reaction reinforced why authentic storytelling matters more than ever, especially in her field of work.
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Lhapal Gyal said the team retained the spiritual core of the source material while reworking character relationships and the narrative structure, drawing on their own direct encounters with the landscapes, customs and culture of Xizang.
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This morning favors a small correction, like reworking a plan so a boundary holds while your chores and wellness both fit.
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“Retouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouch. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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