airbrush
1 of 2noun
air·brush ˈer-ˌbrəsh 
: an atomizer for applying by compressed air a fine spray (as of paint or liquid color)
airbrush
2 of 2verb
airbrushed; airbrushing; airbrushes
transitive verb
: to paint, treat, or alter (as to conceal imperfections) with or as if with an airbrush
airbrush a photograph
Example Sentences
Verb That photograph must have been airbrushed.
Recent Examples on the Web
Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 Makeup artist Renny Vasquez kept her look minimal with an airbrush finish, a barely-there lip color, and a subtle highlight at the bridge of her nose. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 3 Aug. 2022 Peacock talent are expected to make appearances at the pop-up; a different show will be featured eacg week, with a signature free item that can be customized by a different artist including screen printing, embroidery and airbrush. Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 May 2022 By high school, Luna was painting designs with an airbrush on clothing. Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2022 Andre Cisco, one of his three managers, first met Baker in Cleveland in the mid-’00s outside the airbrush shop where Baker worked. Meaghan Garvey, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2022 Get even heat distribution with the titanium ceramic barrel of John Frieda's hot airbrush. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 10 Feb. 2022 Prices for adults are $15 for a half-face design, $25 full face, $35 for a full airbrush design. Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, 30 Oct. 2021 And a good airbrush artist could make $30,000 in a single summer. Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 28 May 2021 Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 30 Aug. 2022 After his church sought to airbrush the timepiece out of existence, and Kirill denied ever wearing it, its remaining reflection on a polished table prompted an embarrassing apology from the church. New York Times, 21 May 2022 One concern of scholars is that Céline’s heirs will try to airbrush his history of antisemitism by withholding papers from public view. New York Times, 26 Oct. 2021 Trump has, meanwhile, launched a new effort to airbrush his own disastrous neglect of the crisis while in office. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 10 Aug. 2021 In the past year, Kincaid has turned her focus to airbrush art, after studying under fellow nail artist Lila Robles. Michella Oré, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2021 His work speaks of all sorts of influences, from the Franco-Belgian school to manga to steampunk to airbrush. Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, 5 Apr. 2021 His work speaks of all sorts of influences, from the Franco-Belgian school to manga to steampunk to airbrush. Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, 5 Apr. 2021 Some of Instagram’s most popular influencers now rely on apps such as Facetune to digitally airbrush their looks to the point of fantasy. Washington Post, 11 May 2021 See More
Noun
There will be carnival games, inflatable children’s obstacle courses, a balloon twister, and an airbrush tattoo artist. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 Makeup artist Renny Vasquez kept her look minimal with an airbrush finish, a barely-there lip color, and a subtle highlight at the bridge of her nose. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 3 Aug. 2022 Peacock talent are expected to make appearances at the pop-up; a different show will be featured eacg week, with a signature free item that can be customized by a different artist including screen printing, embroidery and airbrush. Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 May 2022 By high school, Luna was painting designs with an airbrush on clothing. Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2022 Andre Cisco, one of his three managers, first met Baker in Cleveland in the mid-’00s outside the airbrush shop where Baker worked. Meaghan Garvey, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2022 Get even heat distribution with the titanium ceramic barrel of John Frieda's hot airbrush. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 10 Feb. 2022 Prices for adults are $15 for a half-face design, $25 full face, $35 for a full airbrush design. Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, 30 Oct. 2021 And a good airbrush artist could make $30,000 in a single summer. Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 28 May 2021 Verb
Then, Kerwin would go in with three prosthetic pieces to help conceal de Armas's natural hairline and airbrush them to match her skin tone. Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 30 Aug. 2022 After his church sought to airbrush the timepiece out of existence, and Kirill denied ever wearing it, its remaining reflection on a polished table prompted an embarrassing apology from the church. New York Times, 21 May 2022 One concern of scholars is that Céline’s heirs will try to airbrush his history of antisemitism by withholding papers from public view. New York Times, 26 Oct. 2021 Trump has, meanwhile, launched a new effort to airbrush his own disastrous neglect of the crisis while in office. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 10 Aug. 2021 In the past year, Kincaid has turned her focus to airbrush art, after studying under fellow nail artist Lila Robles. Michella Oré, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2021 His work speaks of all sorts of influences, from the Franco-Belgian school to manga to steampunk to airbrush. Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, 5 Apr. 2021 His work speaks of all sorts of influences, from the Franco-Belgian school to manga to steampunk to airbrush. Andrew A. Smith Tribune News Service, Star Tribune, 5 Apr. 2021 Some of Instagram’s most popular influencers now rely on apps such as Facetune to digitally airbrush their looks to the point of fantasy. Washington Post, 11 May 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1884, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1907, in the meaning defined above