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

And for a cool finishing touch, throw on these Adidas sneakerinas. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026

For a fresh finishing touch to their spring/summer 2026 looks, both Prada and Celine sent white plimsolls down the runway (easy slip-on styles, or paired with a pop of color sock)—the shoe is making the case as your go-to this summer. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 July 2026

The Spicy Mangosé builds on Ice Impérial’s fruit-forward character with mango, agave and a finishing touch of cayenne pepper, served with the house’s Signature Ice Pearls. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The white chocolate drizzle on top is the finishing touch that’s convinced most Costco shoppers to reach for an extra pack of the Blondie Bars. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for finishing touch

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