retouching

Definition of retouchingnext
present participle of retouch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retouching
Verb
  • Remove all oil residue from the nail beds before polishing.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Harsh Chemicals and Abrasive Cleaners Avoid using harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners when cleaning and polishing wood flooring.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Still, other reviewers were able to use Apple’s Final Cut Pro video editing software as well as the photo editing software Adobe Lightroom without issue.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • While Sasaki is trying to work through things in live action, including honing a third pitch for his arsenal, there is also the practical matter of making sure Sasaki is built up to start games once the regular season gets underway.
    Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Now girls are logging 30 matches a season, constantly honing their skills and gaining strength – a prerequisite to merely keep pace with their contemporaries.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This year, the brand also announced tennis player Flavio Cobolli as its new brand ambassador for 2026 and 2027 — strengthening its connection to the world of professional tennis and reinforcing its commitment to a new generation of athletes who embody performance, authenticity and style.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • That's why its so important to keep reinforcing daily routines even when your kids seem used to them.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The city has been fining him ever since.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The city's cart retrieval program, which was formalized in October, can charge stores as much as $50 per cart returned to them, though Republican state lawmakers are looking to stop Arizona cities from fining businesses for the service.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Benoit Tessier | Reuters LONDON — European stocks are expected to open lower on Wednesday, as traders monitor intensifying operations in the Middle East.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The government is intensifying efforts to rein in a glut in production.
    Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Retouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouching. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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