Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retouching
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Speak steadily to keep polishing your reputation.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026 -
The hum of polishing wheels bleeds through half-open doors.—
Parin Moradiya,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some of the parents claimed that Tiffany controlled what the kids did and said and that Hunter was in charge of editing and posting on their accounts.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The literary twist is that that someone is someone who has been reading and editing my work for some time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Demonstrating the autonomy required for successful online learning, Cushing manages her academic responsibilities with minimal guidance, consistently meeting high expectations while simultaneously honing her creative craft.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
19 Jan. 2026
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In the mid-2000s, the brothers started out street performing, honing their skills and finding fans out in the world by putting in the hours.—
Anhar Karim,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This specific Barbie isn’t reinforcing a singular presentation of autism that’s already dominant.—
Sarah Kurchak,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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The call is open to participants worldwide, regardless of academic affiliation, reinforcing Istituto Marangoni’s commitment to discovering and supporting talent beyond its own student and alumni network.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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In response to the San Bruno tragedy, the California Public Utilities Commission, which is investigating the latest explosion, began fining gas companies and utilities for violating state and federal gas safety rules.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Bristol-Burlington Health District last year began fining the company over excessive noise, and had compiled a bill of about $35,000.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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Behind the headline lies a rapidly intensifying battle over how the world's 300 million stablecoin users will actually spend their digital dollars.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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As confrontations with federal officers over their massive immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota showed no signs of stopping Wednesday, legal battles over the surge and the local response were also intensifying.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Retouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouching. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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