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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Detroit's season officially ended in heartbreak with a touch of what could have been because this series probably should have been played in Michigan. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025 Winter Spiced Cranberry takes the classic lemon-lime flavor for which Sprite is known and loved and adds a touch of warming spices along with a just a hint of zingy cranberry flavor. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 Completing the look with a touch of old glamour and drama, Clooney carried a voluminous feathery shawl. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025 When the craft is over, stick the end of the spoon into a potted plant to add a touch of spookiness in your home. Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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