re·touch
(ˌ)rē-ˈtəch 
retouched; retouching; retouches
1
: to rework in order to improve : touch up
2
: to alter (something, such as a photographic negative) to produce a more desirable appearance
3
: to color (new growth of hair) to match previously dyed, tinted, or bleached hair
: to make or give retouches
retoucher
noun
: the act or process or an instance of retouching
especially
: the retouching of a new growth of hair
Examples of retouch in a Sentence
Verb
The photo had been retouched to remove the wrinkles around his eyes.
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PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Ohtani failed to retouch second base while returning to first on a deep flyout by Freddie Freeman.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 8 Apr. 2023
That's why Moore suggests going into the salon for a root retouch every four to eight weeks to maintain color vibrancy.
—Amina Ayoud, Allure, 23 Mar. 2022
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Verb
Face retouching tools are conveniently accessible in the Face Swap window.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Ohtani failed to retouch second base while returning to first on a deep flyout by Freddie Freeman.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Noun
Color retouch costs range between $65 and $70 and bayalage or ombre are $150 and up.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 8 Apr. 2023
That's why Moore suggests going into the salon for a root retouch every four to eight weeks to maintain color vibrancy.
—Amina Ayoud, Allure, 23 Mar. 2022
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“Retouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retouch. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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