retouching

verb

Definition of retouchingnext
present participle of retouch
as in polishing

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  1. polishing
  2. editing
  3. honing
  4. reinforcing
  5. intensifying
Verb
  • Even ketchup, tomato juice, or spaghetti sauce can do the trick in polishing copper.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Some edits and modifications were implemented with the goal of polishing Shakespeare’s language to fit more contemporary voices, trimming down lengthy plots, and adapting 16th-century plays to 17th-century London’s smaller theaters.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of polishing
Verb
  • Making video editing easier for novice creators will surely spark creativity, but whether or not the new content is good remains to be seen.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This presents an amazing opportunity for you as a freelancer, video production/editing professional, or industry thought leader/expert to cash in on this expanding industry while working from your dream remote location.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of editing
Verb
  • Across the course of a season, this can add up to a substantial number of goals prevented — hence the focus will now be on honing the Londoner’s handling skills after previously being restricted to foot movement and ball striking.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Even nearly 50 years on, its focus on self-discovery and the honing personal principles feels important and fresh.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of honing
Verb
  • Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • These impacts are intensifying as fossil fuel emissions warm the global climate.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Competing for a Shrinking Student Pool The most visible manifestation of competitive rivalry in higher education is the intensifying battle for students.
    Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensifying
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