retouching

Definition of retouchingnext
present participle of retouch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retouching
Verb
  • Advanced packaging – Disco Japan's Disco manufactures processing equipment and tools for the creation of computer chips, specializing in grinding and polishing equipment, which is part of the advanced packaging process.
    Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The Mother’s kit requires the use of a drill and polishing pad to clean up the lights.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Frames can be stacked for merged clarity, and imagery further enhanced using third party editing software.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Best of luck editing this draft!
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Beijing is certainly honing its capabilities with AI at the fore.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
  • As Alvarado explores repeatedly, Valdez rejected that pathway, instead honing his indigenous roots, and dedicating his life to exalting those who, like him, exist in the in-between.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As Morrison pointed out, representations and practices can be mutually reinforcing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
  • By Saturday, a reinforcing shot of arctic air will sweep across Texas from northeast to southwest.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Competition is also intensifying.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
  • But competition is intensifying.
    Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Retouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouching. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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