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as in polishes
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as in flicks
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touches up
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The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026 -
In another, Kelly’s character polishes the massive rock on a seat cushion, then lies back to admire it.—
Rachel Garrahan,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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Brobbey flicks the ball into the path of Diarra, who carries it into the vacated space, before his shot deflects off Axel Tuanzebe and gives Sunderland the lead.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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As a director, his credits include A Family Man starring Gerard Butler, as well as the Liam Neeson flicks Honest Thief and Blacklight.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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These are in addition to private members clubs The Wilde and Cipriani, among other highlights.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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When everything reads the same, trust, engagement, and conversion are what separate signal from noise.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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And his seam reads and offensive rebounding was really good.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Yamada, in New York, perfects that blend of wabi-sabi (beauty in simplicity) and hygge (comfort and coziness), making for a warm, welcoming retreat.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2025
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Kidmi Clogs Clogs are having their moment, and this pair perfects the balance of cozy and chic.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Lawmakers will have to vote on legislation that would give members of the Indiana National Guard police powers and a bill that reworks who oversees the operational aspects of all public schools within Indianapolis Public Schools boundaries.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
25 Feb. 2026
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The new contract reworks the final year of Murphy’s previous deal while also adding two more years.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Final Cut Pro also supports three-point editing, making cutaway edits easier.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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Politi is survived by Kontova and by the couple’s daughter, Gea Politi, who edits Flash Art, publishing the now-quarterly magazine alongside Cristiano Seganfreddo.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Mar. 2026
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The bill also imposes new penalties on foreign interference with elections and revises the list of valid photo ID required at the polls or when voting-by-mail for the first time.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rule also revises the way lead amounts are measured, which could significantly expand the number of communities found violating the rules.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Touches up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches%20up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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