RETOUCHING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

retouching

verb

present participle of retouch

as in polishing

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Parker Kitternan was busy at the console of the church's pipe organ, polishing his musical tribute for the weekend.

— Joe Holden, CBS News, 29 June 2026
The deceptively roomy, buttery-smooth leather style features a convertible crossbody strap, metal feet, interior pockets, and an outfit-polishing silhouette.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 13 June 2026

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Participants gain real-world experience in agriculture, hospitality, customer service and food preparation — all while honing their ability to communicate in English with customers and coworkers.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
Dedicated To Making Gorgeous Things Before launching his eponymous brand Artur spent a decade honing his craft at his family’s leather workshops with his father Oleksandr.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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By turning watch parties into product discovery moments, the brand reaches consumers precisely when soft drink consumption peaks, while reinforcing its positioning as a healthier alternative to traditional game-day beverages.

— Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The company’s logo centers on Vine Street itself, reinforcing a sense of place within the neighborhood.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

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After fining Coupang in June over a massive 2025 data breach, South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission said the personal information of more than 37 million people had been exposed, including 33 million Coupang customers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
The idea of taxing, fining or otherwise demanding revenue from companies whose employees qualify for Medicaid is being debated in several states.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026

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Brown was the subject of rampant trade rumors in recent weeks, with those intensifying after the Celtics’ attempt to flip him for Giannis Antetokounmpo failed.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026
By expanding in Houston suburbs and the Rio Grande Valley, Sam’s Club is intensifying competition with Costco, BJ’s and local grocers for membership dollars.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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