a touch of
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: 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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Gibbon added a touch of drama by giving her a black coat with white stitching and red lining.
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
This faux eucalyptus wreath is an easy way to bring a touch of greenery into any space.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Dress your pet as Elphaba with a little witch hat and a touch of green (pet-safe) hair spray, or keep it sparkly with Glinda’s tiara and tutu.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
What’s unique about this pair is the button detailing along the waist that adds a touch of elegance for the office.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
This faux eucalyptus wreath is an easy way to bring a touch of greenery into any space.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Dress your pet as Elphaba with a little witch hat and a touch of green (pet-safe) hair spray, or keep it sparkly with Glinda’s tiara and tutu.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
What’s unique about this pair is the button detailing along the waist that adds a touch of elegance for the office.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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