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touch up

[tuhch-uhp] / ˈtʌtʃˌʌp /


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In a behind-the-scenes film shared by Coke, a voice-over discusses the “team of artists” who “work frame-by-frame, often pixel-by-pixel” to touch up and tweak the festive images generated by the AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

Enter the scenic painters, who custom-blend and color-match Hockney’s highly saturated hues to touch up the sets and create a board lined with pieces of painted tape for quick patches before or during a performance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024

He credited that in part to drills arranged by Kraken assistant coach Jay Leach to touch up certain aspects of his game and build his confidence.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2024

There will be two commercial breaks per hour running three to four minutes each, during which candidates can use the restroom or touch up makeup.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2023

After the slow dance, my first ever, I’m in the bathroom—it’s cruddy—and I look at myself in the mirror and touch up the small bit of brown eyeliner I’m wearing.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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