Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retouching
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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
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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With ace editing by Alan Lowe, Neville follows a general chronology, but wisely avoids the completist minutiae of an album-by-album breakdown.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the nation bonded as one over the past two weeks biting nails, screaming at wins, wincing at crashes and choking up at all the beautiful moments of Olympic competition, another group of athletes were – and still are – out honing their multi-level championship skills.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Will Schoen and his scouting staff create a board that Aponte and Harbaugh then are part of tweaking and honing to the organization’s final plan for April?—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Multiple forms of hyaluronic acid and barrier-supporting lipids help smooth and soften strands while reinforcing resilience.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Grant extends this vision into the field of image making, reinforcing the belief that creativity flourishes when it is structurally supported.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
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Ultimately, the goal isn't fining owners.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The New Terms As the physical retail landscape transforms, the battle for the Kingdom’s digital consumer is intensifying too.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The White House has flexed its muscles across the Caribbean in recent months, capturing the president of Venezuela, intensifying an embargo on Cuba, and striking alleged drug-trafficking vessels.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Retouching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouching. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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