as in to polish
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of retouch
Once created, the pages would be edited and continuously retouched over time by other editors.
—
Daniel Larlham, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Digital photos can be retouched any which way, so what happens on a shoot becomes an afterthought.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
If a clinic avoids producing genuine before-and-after pictures or only gives very heavily retouched, generic stock photos, take that as a red flag.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Those retouching features can look uncanny, though, and are processor-intensive.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retouch
Daniel Larlham, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
Digital photos can be retouched any which way, so what happens on a shoot becomes an afterthought.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
If a clinic avoids producing genuine before-and-after pictures or only gives very heavily retouched, generic stock photos, take that as a red flag.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Those retouching features can look uncanny, though, and are processor-intensive.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retouch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retouch
Verb
-
The formal coupes are polished using specialty techniques to reveal a reflective, opalescent finish.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
-
Elevated by fluted panels and a duo of discreet storage drawers, its look is polished enough to nimbly complement non-office settings.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
Verb
-
If a customer wants to take a risk and perform a fraudulent activity, then the insurer could automatically fine the customer or cancel their coverage, ensuring optimal integrity of their blockchain without requiring much human interaction.—
Robert Clark,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
-
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman was fined a total of $10,000 for both punching Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers in the face, and squirting water on the Florida bench.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
Verb
-
Being able to quickly edit and flex their expectations accordingly will make all the difference.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
-
Letters may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in any medium.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Verb
-
In the sports context, irreparable harm is sometimes argued in the context of an athlete excluded from playing in that the athlete will lose the chance to play in games that will never be played again and lose the opportunity to hone their skills.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
-
Following their debut album Music in 1993, the band took to the road to tour and hone their performance skills.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
Verb
-
In response, Trump authorized thousands of National Guards to the California city, and 700 Marines arrived on Tuesday, intensifying tensions between the federal and state government.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
-
This influx of graduates has significantly intensified competition at the entry level, prompting employers to consider factors beyond academic qualifications when making hiring decisions.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
-
In 2018, Germany committed to boosting its standing forces to 203,000 by 2025 — a target date that was later revised to 2031.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
-
Payroll job growth was slightly better than expected at 139,000, but the previous two months were revised lower.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
-
The company’s shares have risen more than 7% this week as Meta’s deal to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy has reinforced the view that demand is increasing as the tech sector hunts for electricity for its data centers.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
-
As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
-
The early alert gave the company time to intervene, rework the agent’s schedule, and keep a key team member.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
-
Could the defense be reworked if an upgrade comes along?—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Retouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouch. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share