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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The outside is decorated, too — pay special attention to the wooden cutouts out there, which Erv originally made and a staffer retouched this year.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.
—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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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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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
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The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable in warm weather while still looking polished enough for evenings out.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Bill Waxman Simi Valley Blake Treinen should be fined for not wearing the pride hat like the rest of the team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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They'll also be fined for it—and not just a measly amount, either.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.—
Joelle Goldstein,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Hilton, who cuts an unmistakable image with his bald crown and clipped English accent, proved himself as a polished communicator during the debates, skills honed by his years as a Fox News analyst.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Tobacco companies spent decades honing marketing strategies, flavor engineering and processing technologies that helped addict consumers to cigarettes.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Jury convicted Anthony earlier Tuesday The jury convicted Anthony of murder in the stabbing death of 17‑year‑old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco ISD track meet – a case that drew national attention and intensified conversations about self‑defense, race, and safety at school events.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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However, the Fund noted that a prolonged or intensified conflict could negatively affect medium-term growth and investment prospects.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Space weather can change rapidly, with forecasts revised frequently.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Some have won approval while others have been rejected or revised after public opposition.—
AI based,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The project also reinforces San Diego’s growing status as a center for fusion research and development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Activating them during exposure work may reinforce the therapeutic learning happening in the room, helping patients form new emotional associations with traumatic memories rather than experiencing them as immediate threats.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Sigalet, as such, saw no purpose in reworking his game.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, about 20 minutes from the stadium, spent its 20th‑anniversary year reworking its one‑bedroom suites.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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“Retouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouch. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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