retouched

verb

Definition of retouchednext
past tense of retouch
as in polished

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  1. edited
  2. reinforced
  3. honed
  4. reworked
  5. intensified
Verb
  • The following has been slightly edited for length and clarity.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The two have no chemistry on-screen, and the movie feels as though it’s been edited to minimize their interactions.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of edited
Verb
  • The company has reinforced the steel arms on the launch tower that will catch the returning booster.
    Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This journey in Malawi and Tanzania both reinforced my commitment to global health and deepened my resolve to foster inclusivity in every aspect of life, including our workplaces and communities.
    Subha Barry, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of reinforced
Verb
  • These roles have honed my leadership and decision-making skills.
    Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The majority are ‘Pro Home Cooks,’ people who have honed their skills in their own kitchens rather than restaurants or culinary schools.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of honed
Verb
  • In the end, MAG reworked the proposal so that the regional tax would go only toward maintaining light rail, not expanding it — but that doesn't mean the end of new light rail lines.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Here’s a roundup of highlights, spotlighting essential designs reworked with crafty techniques, arty embellishments or simple, graphic lines to enhance the focus on textures and high-quality materials.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of reworked
Verb
  • Rescue teams searching for people missing from the storm have intensified their efforts in nearby ravines and the Albufera wetlands as well as at sea using specialist search boats.
    Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • For a concrete example of how AI has intensified the cat-and-mouse game between human and artificial BS, and the capacity of both to outwit and fool each other, consider recruitment.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of intensified
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