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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Opt for Dream Pairs Loafers for a touch of hardware or Vionic Uptown Loafers for a sneaker-meets-flats construction.
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Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
With romance, humor, nostalgia, and a touch of the supernatural, this film is designed as a true big-screen experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Milky Pink Despite the influence of the upcoming spooky season, many beauty aficionados will still want to brighten their days with a touch of pink on their nails.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Even Missouri Republicans are expressing a touch of regret at the thought of losing Cleaver.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
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Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
With romance, humor, nostalgia, and a touch of the supernatural, this film is designed as a true big-screen experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Milky Pink Despite the influence of the upcoming spooky season, many beauty aficionados will still want to brighten their days with a touch of pink on their nails.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Even Missouri Republicans are expressing a touch of regret at the thought of losing Cleaver.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 5 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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