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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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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 -
Designed in tandem with the brand’s existing DIY gel system, Olive & June’s Builder Gel polishes (retailing for $12 each) are thicker in texture than traditional gel polish, creating a strong, supportive barrier to help grow your natural nails.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
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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From the outside, the entry is lined with greenery and reads more like a private residence than a traditional boutique hotel, lending the space a softer, house-like aesthetic from the start.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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His daughter reads until her early bedtime.—
Cheryl Hall,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 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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After Jamie Gittens overruns the ball, Jorrel Hato picks up the pieces and reworks the move out wide to Cole Palmer.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The design reworks the Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP’s entire upper, stripping away the mesh and suede overlays for a nearly one-piece construction.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The screenshot edits, the reaction memes, the TikTok duets — this moment was practically engineered for social media virality.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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The network does not air the BAFTAs live, but edits and condenses the three-hour show into a two-hour program to be broadcast later.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 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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Don’t be astonished if Honeywell upwardly revises its earnings forecasts later in the year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Touches up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches%20up. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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