RETOUCHED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

retouched

verb

past tense of retouch

as in polished

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Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
This sleeveless maxi is polished, but still has a relaxed and breathable fit that’s ideal for warm days.

— Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of polished

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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.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
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, 11 July 2026

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Unlike Roman concrete, most modern concrete is reinforced with steel bars.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
Those experiences reinforced my belief that early intervention and access to care produce better outcomes than waiting until someone reaches a crisis.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

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This 12-jurist body oversees the activities of Iran’s parliament, determining if laws passed are compatible with sharia and can demand that legislation be revised.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Sacramento-area districts, including Twin Rivers and Folsom Cordova, are implementing the law through existing or recently revised policies that carve out exceptions for emergencies, medical needs and noninstructional time.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

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In addition, Zufferey and his team are continuing to refine and improve their aerial-aquatic robots — honed by experimentation but still inspired by the natural world.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 July 2026
Hill honed her skills in 2016 by enrolling at the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education in Santa Clarita, California.

— Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of honed

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Cyclists should be ticketed and fined for these violations, just like motorists.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
But if Meta is found in violation of the DSA, it could be fined as much as 6% of its global revenue — which could total more than $12 billion, based on last year’s earnings.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

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For example, unlike a traditional office layout, each apartment unit must have at least one bathroom and a kitchen, which means the plumbing must be reworked.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
It was reworked into a rocker but retains an undeniable Jamaican rhythm.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

Definition of reworked

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Tensions between the two tech companies have strained their relationship, as the race to develop AI products has intensified competition for talent and proprietary technology.

— Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Earlier, at least 17 people were killed in the southern Philippines, mostly due to landslides that were set off by seasonal monsoon rains that Bavi intensified before the typhoon blew away toward Taiwan, Philippine officials said Saturday.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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