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touch up

[tuhch-uhp] / ˈtʌtʃˌʌp /
VERB
fix up; improve
Synonyms
WEAK
amend brush up do up enhance finish off give a face-lift gloss make improvements modify patch up perfect polish put finishing touches on remodel renew renovate repair retouch revamp rework round off tease
Antonyms
WEAK
break damage harm hurt

Example Sentences

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But the team doesn’t just apply a flattering touch-up to sickly markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Hovering nearby is an entourage of about half a dozen people, including a makeup artist who’s primed to make Aguilar’s next touch-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

The Coronation Chair, on which King Charles III will sit for part of his ceremony on Saturday, is getting a touch-up.

From New York Times • May 5, 2023

Then mix touch-up porcelain paint to match the color of the tile as closely as possible.

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2023

There were a few cracked ones on Grandma and Grandpop’s porch that could use a little touch-up, so maybe that’s what she was up to, Genie was thinking when Ernie slapped his arm.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds