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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For a finishing touch, there was also the Schiaparelli signature of a measuring tape motif embroidered onto the lapels.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Sky-high Christian Louboutin stilettos were the finishing touch.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
The look is still relaxed, but the belt adds that finishing touch that signals you actually got dressed this morning.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
An Italian Tricolore flag on the underside of the pop-up rear spoiler is the finishing touch.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Sky-high Christian Louboutin stilettos were the finishing touch.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
The look is still relaxed, but the belt adds that finishing touch that signals you actually got dressed this morning.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
An Italian Tricolore flag on the underside of the pop-up rear spoiler is the finishing touch.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
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 10 Feb. 2026.
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