touched up; touching up; touches up
1
: to improve or perfect by small additional strokes or alterations : fix the minor and usually visible defects or damages of
2
: to stimulate by or as if by a flick of a whip
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
No dense foundation or eyeshadow, which requires lots of touch-ups.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
While the artwork had been touched up over the years, Miner spearheaded a makeover in 2020, working with the building's then-owner, Omar Barham, to repair the wall and reimagine the original art.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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Noun
As for the formula’s versatility, it can also be used for touch-ups, mixed with foundation for all-over glow or used as a super-dewy primer.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
No dense foundation or eyeshadow, which requires lots of touch-ups.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Penman and Sansom had Strong’s makeup down to 30 minutes a day and would touch up his tan by having a spray booth set up right on set.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
While the artwork had been touched up over the years, Miner spearheaded a makeover in 2020, working with the building's then-owner, Omar Barham, to repair the wall and reimagine the original art.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Touch-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch-up. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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