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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My husband loves that this particular style is infused with a touch of precious metal to give off a slight metallic sheen.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
But harness a touch of Scotland’s inimitable peat, and the Rob Roy really steps into its own, the vermouth offering sweetness to the scotch’s smoke, their interplay both delicious and unique.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Nyong'o added an oversized '90s cell phone covered in crystals for a touch of glamour.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Don't be afraid to use a little MSG Adding a touch of monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a great way to add restaurant-level flavor to home cooking, Choi says.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
But harness a touch of Scotland’s inimitable peat, and the Rob Roy really steps into its own, the vermouth offering sweetness to the scotch’s smoke, their interplay both delicious and unique.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Nyong'o added an oversized '90s cell phone covered in crystals for a touch of glamour.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Don't be afraid to use a little MSG Adding a touch of monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a great way to add restaurant-level flavor to home cooking, Choi says.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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