retouching

Definition of retouchingnext
present participle of retouch

Example Sentences

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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
  • The screenplay is by Giovannesi, Maurizio Braucci and Massimo Gaudioso, with cinematography by Daniele Ciprì and editing by Giuseppe Trepiccione.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
  • All the apps have a toolbar at the top of a central editing pane, along with an inspector pane on the right for adjusting formats, transitions, and other settings.
    Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Cassidy is blessed with a unique blend of creativity, technical skill, and an unwavering commitment to honing her craft.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Cabrera, acquired in a January trade with the Miami Marlins, gets a chance to continue honing his relationship with Miguel Amaya, who returned to camp Thursday after Team Panama was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Company can further refine the reactor’s safety framework The agreement builds on earlier arrangements between Oklo and the Department of Energy, reinforcing collaboration aimed at accelerating innovative nuclear technologies.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
  • California legislators on Tuesday voiced their support for Senate Bill 872 — a bill aimed at reinforcing Delta levees and the State Water Project by directing $300 million annually to the state’s water infrastructure upgrades and repairs.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The regulator has far-reaching powers and could do anything from fining the company to removing executives to forcing a sale of the entire operation.
    Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The city has been fining him ever since.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Israeli military killed Iran’s intelligence minister, the latest senior Iranian figure to be assassinated in Israel’s intensifying campaign to destabilize the Islamic Republic.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Competition in live sports is intensifying, however.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Retouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouching. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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