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Recent Examples of retouch
For many, the perfect face is no longer born; it is built—designed by AI, refined by cosmetic surgery, retouched on photo-editing apps, and approved by dating algorithms.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
My visit in February coincided with the end of the rain season, when the brightness of the paintings had dimmed, weathered by time and the elements, soon to be retouched.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Water can be used to dampen and repose the body and paint can be removed or retouched.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
One of his daughters, Frida, would even help her father in the dark room, developing negatives, retouching photos, and arguably beginning her artistic education.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 22 May 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
My visit in February coincided with the end of the rain season, when the brightness of the paintings had dimmed, weathered by time and the elements, soon to be retouched.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Water can be used to dampen and repose the body and paint can be removed or retouched.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
One of his daughters, Frida, would even help her father in the dark room, developing negatives, retouching photos, and arguably beginning her artistic education.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retouch
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But the majority of all diamonds – 90% – are cut and polished in India, which holds a towering tariff rate of 50%.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Prinbara Satin Maxi Skirt This satin maxi skirt is the definition of versatile—comfortable enough for all-day wear yet polished enough to anchor a night-out look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Palace were fined €10,000 (£8,693) by UEFA in September after fans displayed another banner, this time with the words ‘UEFA MAFIA’ on it, during the Conference League play-off game with Fredrikstad in August.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun has not filed a couple of campaign finance reports, including one that was due two months ago, resulting in the county fining him, according to Wayne County campaign finance records.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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This interview has been edited for clarity and length.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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The story’s narrator has walked away from the disillusionment of divorce with not just her dignity intact, but also with her voice honed.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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While the Psyche researchers honed the logistics and mechanics of sampling Lepidoptera, a different European Lepidoptera project was quietly making a technical advance that could resonate throughout the Earth BioGenome Project.—
Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Nov. 2025
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Violence has intensified, humanitarian aid remains blocked, and political prisoners, including my mother, remain behind bars.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet even among a number of Christians seeking to raise awareness and intensify efforts to put an end to systematic abuses committed by Boko Haram and other jihadi movements, the prospect of foreign intervention raises serious concerns.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act updated the farm safety net and other farm insurance programs, but lawmakers still need to revise programs concerning rural development and agricultural research.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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On November 4, California voters passed Proposition 50, an amendment put forth by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom that would temporarily revise the state’s congressional map, a move expected to boost Democrats in future elections.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The initiative is structured around three sequential and mutually reinforcing workstreams that aim to accelerate lowering emissions, boosting efficiency and building long-term resilience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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In a 10-hour span, Hockey Canada’s logistics team reworked the entire team’s travel by organizing the trip to Toronto, then reworking the original flights from Montreal to Cleveland.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The news sent airlines scrambling to rework their schedules right before the busy holiday travel season, with many travelers concerned about delays or cancellations for their upcoming flights.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Retouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouch. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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