a touch of

idiom

: a small amount of (something) : a hint or trace of (something)
She noticed a touch of garlic in the sauce.
I think I have a touch of the flu.

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And while cabbage plays the lead role in this recipe, there is sausage and bacon, which gives it just a touch of heartiness to satisfy. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, her eyebrows were colored in with a medium-brown pencil, and her cheeks were marked by only a touch of blush. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 Bring a touch of floral to The Row’s black nappa pair with Valentino’s mini dress then brace for the chill with Barbour’s trench. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025 So in the tradition of Friday The 13th, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Halloween, with a touch of Stephen King and others, The Grabber returns, with Ethan Hawke’s screen demon calling in the role from Hell and causing all sorts of new mayhem. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a touch of

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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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