finishing touch
noun
: the last thing done to make something complete
added candles to the cake as the finishing touch
—usually pluralThey're putting the finishing touches on their new home.
He's putting the finishing touches on his latest novel.
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The finishing touch was the ICEPICK, a drilling and sampling tool the robot uses to excavate samples from the ice up to 20 centimeters deep.
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ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Defeating the Wildcats and capturing the conference tournament would’ve been the perfect finishing touch on TCU’s résumé.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
But, as homeowners increasingly look for ways to make their homes unique, small touches like custom switch covers can add a personalized finishing touch to a room.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Dansby Swanson’s heads-up defensive play puts finishing touch on Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks
Dansby Swanson recorded the final out with heads-up defensive play, capping the Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Defeating the Wildcats and capturing the conference tournament would’ve been the perfect finishing touch on TCU’s résumé.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
But, as homeowners increasingly look for ways to make their homes unique, small touches like custom switch covers can add a personalized finishing touch to a room.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Dansby Swanson’s heads-up defensive play puts finishing touch on Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks
Dansby Swanson recorded the final out with heads-up defensive play, capping the Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Finishing touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finishing%20touch. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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