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Recent Examples of touch up
Last year, conservators touched up Two Human Beings (The Lonely Ones) and Train Smoke, a 1910 painting.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Once guests got touched up, there were two Instagram-worthy moments in the same area — and everyone made sure to stop and get their picture taken.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
First released in 1990, Adobe's digital image software is enough of a household name to have become a verb for touching up photos.
—Stephen Nellis, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
They were touched up for three power-play goals in Detroit and nearly gave up a short-handed goal as well.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Once guests got touched up, there were two Instagram-worthy moments in the same area — and everyone made sure to stop and get their picture taken.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
First released in 1990, Adobe's digital image software is enough of a household name to have become a verb for touching up photos.
—Stephen Nellis, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
They were touched up for three power-play goals in Detroit and nearly gave up a short-handed goal as well.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for touch up
Verb
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For a player as talented as Williams in terms of athleticism and arm talent, perfecting the little things should do wonders for the young quarterback.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Not to mention, Yellow Leaf has perfected its classic triple-weave construction, which utilizes 150,000 ultrasoft and quick-drying cotton loops to offer weightless support that doesn’t stretch or break.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
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Masterminded by hairstylist Peter Burkill, a fair few inches have been eliminated from Brown’s mane, leaving her with a thick and voluminous chin-grazing bob that gently flicks inwards towards the ends.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Chelsea captain picked out Mac Allister’s darting run, and the Liverpool midfielder flicked the ball cleverly over a desperate Bento.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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As part of its comeback efforts, Farfetch has been polishing the machinery of the business as well, slashing clearance and markdown activity, and extending its free returns policy to 30 days.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Buff and Shine Next, a buffing wheel polishes the pieces to remove any rough edges or scratches.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
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Way, who smiled as the initial $4 million verdict was read, was cleared on claims of false imprisonment and constructive discharge.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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As the verdict was read, Way looked straight ahead.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Rattan appears in just the stool and card table, while complementary materials like raffia, caning, and jute help anchor the room with a neutral foundation.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Furnishings vary from room to room, featuring different styles of settees, including some made from caning and wicker materials.—
Lori Weisberg,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Goldman Sachs this week revised its year-end target for gold prices to $3,300, up from $3,100, underscoring how the yellow metal’s rise this year is expected to last amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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If elected, Valencia said her goals are to work to revise the budget, making communication seamless and providing more staff for mental health services.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The 20 gauge slug went true, and the buck pitched face-down as if he’d been clubbed.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Cubs clubbed the A’s 18-3 on Monday in cool weather under cloudy skies, allowing 21 hits.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Editor’s note: Questions were lightly edited for clarity and brevity.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Touch up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch%20up. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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