touch up

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

People aspire to capture their essence by wearing their fragrances and makeup, which Rihanna acknowledged by subtly promoting her Fenty cosmetics line mid-performance with an on-camera touch-up.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2023

Also on the list: microfilm preparer, telephone quotation clerk, sack repairer, tube operator, eyeglass frame polisher, touch-up screener for printed circuit boards and stem mounter for lighting fixtures.

From Washington Post • Dec. 31, 2022

After the hairs began to grow back, I went to see her for a touch-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2022

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