touched up; touching up; touches up
1
: to improve or perfect by small additional strokes or alterations : fix the minor and usually visible defects or damages of
2
: to stimulate by or as if by a flick of a whip
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Cory Dawson, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2024
Perfect for on-the-go touch-ups or effortless party girl glam, the four-piece kit features exclusive colors of Chanel Beauty bestsellers, like a grungy green shade of the Ombre Première Laque longwear liquid eyeshadow that seamlessly blends with just your fingertips.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2024
Made with natural ingredients that strengthen and nourish the hair—including keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract—the powder touches up the roots with blonde, brown, and black pigment.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 July 2024
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Noun
By choosing to embrace quality over quantity and offering infinite touch-ups by human experts, StudioShot shows a high level of confidence and an appreciation for the craft.
—Cory Dawson, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2024
Perfect for on-the-go touch-ups or effortless party girl glam, the four-piece kit features exclusive colors of Chanel Beauty bestsellers, like a grungy green shade of the Ombre Première Laque longwear liquid eyeshadow that seamlessly blends with just your fingertips.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
Verb
Biles even touched up her makeup ahead of the floor exercise amid the artistic gymnastics women’s team final.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2024
Made with natural ingredients that strengthen and nourish the hair—including keratin, argan oil, and ginseng root extract—the powder touches up the roots with blonde, brown, and black pigment.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 July 2024
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“Touch-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch-up. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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