finishing touch

noun

: the last thing done to make something complete

added candles to the cake as the finishing touch

—usually plural

They're putting the finishing touches on their new home.

He's putting the finishing touches on his latest novel.

Examples of finishing touch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add flowers, shrubs, evergreens, and hedges to put the finishing touch on a cozy, intentional backyard space. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026

From minimalist thong sandals and caged jelly flats to sculptural wedges, the fashion set is embracing the bold hue as the season’s standout finishing touch, adding a vibrant pop of color to every warm-weather ensemble. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

Sunscreen is half the battle; a packable sun hat both keeps you safe from harmful rays and adds the finishing touch to your resortwear. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 18 June 2026

What scent really means to shoppers today Fragrance has evolved into something more personal than a finishing touch. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026

Rhymes for finishing touch

• clutch
• crutch
• cutch
• dutch
• hutch
• much
• mutch
• such
• insomuch
• overmuch
• nonesuch
• retouch