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 is a coating of raw egg, which is brushed on just before being served.
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Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
As a finishing touch, some swear by nanofat—fat that’s been processed to remove intact fat cells but retain stem cells and growth factors—to improve the quality of the skin (its thickness, texture, luster) and help speed recovery.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 June 2025
Add the Finishing Touch with Tropical Scents Designers agree that the finishing touch to any resortcore space is scent.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
For those who enjoy savory waffles, adding weed-butter as a finishing touch enhances the flavor profile, bringing out the savory notes while still providing the uplifting effects of THC.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
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Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
As a finishing touch, some swear by nanofat—fat that’s been processed to remove intact fat cells but retain stem cells and growth factors—to improve the quality of the skin (its thickness, texture, luster) and help speed recovery.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 June 2025
Add the Finishing Touch with Tropical Scents Designers agree that the finishing touch to any resortcore space is scent.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
For those who enjoy savory waffles, adding weed-butter as a finishing touch enhances the flavor profile, bringing out the savory notes while still providing the uplifting effects of THC.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for finishing touch
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“Finishing touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finishing%20touch. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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