airbrush
/ˈɛrˌbrʌʃ/
verb
- To paint or apply makeup using an airbrush.
- They airbrushed the car's design with metallic blue paint.
- He airbrushed the clouds onto the mural to make them look soft and real.
- The makeup artist airbrushed her face with a light layer of foundation.
- To alter or retouch a photograph or image digitally, often to remove flaws or make it look more perfect.
- She airbrushed the background of the picture to remove a trash can.
- Many people airbrush their selfies before posting them online.
- The magazine airbrushed the celebrity's photo to hide wrinkles.
- To remove or hide unpleasant details from a story or account, making it seem better than it really was.
- He airbrushed his past failures when telling his life story.
- Historians accused the film of airbrushing the general's mistakes.
- The company tried to airbrush the scandal out of its history.
Synonyms
noun
- A small spray gun used to apply paint or makeup with a fine, even mist.
- The model's makeup was done with an airbrush to look natural on camera.
- She applied foundation with an airbrush for a flawless finish.
- The artist used an airbrush to create a smooth gradient on the canvas.