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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Kaia Gerber brought a touch of cowgirl flair to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 May 2025
Aged for four months in neutral Oak barrels for a touch of structure.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Perimeter hedges add a touch of privacy, while potted landscaping adds charm.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
The night sky will be putting on a dazzling display next week as May's Flower Moon rises, giving spring a touch of cosmic enchantment.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 May 2025
Aged for four months in neutral Oak barrels for a touch of structure.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Perimeter hedges add a touch of privacy, while potted landscaping adds charm.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
The night sky will be putting on a dazzling display next week as May's Flower Moon rises, giving spring a touch of cosmic enchantment.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 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 21 May. 2025.
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