retouched

Definition of retouchednext
past tense of retouch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retouched
Verb
  • The Rhone Commuter Flyweight Pants, 40 percent off, are lightweight, flattering, and polished enough for flights that double as workdays.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Guests return for its discreet charm, consistently warm staff, and a sense of home that feels polished rather than precious.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Condensed and edited by Rebecca Kilroy.
    Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This edition of Forbes Daily was edited by Chris Dobstaff and Caroline Howard.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Those sessions reinforced her love of the sport, and reignited her desire to compete.
    Alice Park, Time, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Buildings reinforced by sandbags against possible air strikes in Kyiv on Thursday.
    Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Klan had been targeting those newly freed from slavery, but over the years the law has been revised to apply to a wide range of violations of constitutional rights.
    Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • While our current price estimate for SAP is $330, this will be revised downward to account for the most recent financial results and slowing growth.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Both honed their chops playing in Havana in their native Cuba before immigrating to the United States and attracting an international audience.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Bring these elements home through smooth-finish tiles, honed countertops, and matte finishes.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Whether or not the NFL regularly honors those words, the 76-year-old Tisch should be fined, suspended and prohibited from participating in any team or league activities for some period of time.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Aldo Martínez, 39, a Mexico City shop owner, was fined $38,000 for selling the devices, fought the ruling and eventually did not have to pay.
    María Verza, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The diplomatic fallout has been reworked into cooperation between the two countries.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
  • For Ann Lee, an arthouse musical that counts among its closest antecedents Robert Eggers’ The Witch and the Björk-starring Dancer in the Dark, Blumberg reworked and retrofitted 10 traditional Shaker hymns, and recorded Seyfried and the other actors live on set.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • His announcement comes as Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy and logistics infrastructure, worsening conditions for civilians as winter temperatures plunge.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Asked earlier about the impact of the press coverage during the years-long legal fight, the prince said the situation had only intensified.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Retouched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retouched. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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