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 Pretty in Pink Accessories at Prada A silk accessory that delivers the finishing touch to any look–best worn clutched, not carried.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Plus, its glaze is flavored like lemony sweet tea (thanks to limoncello) and adds just the right finishing touch.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Your inner Goldilocks will find it just the right finishing touch.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The Orinda flat has a round toe and comes in a variety of leather and suede textures that give a luxe finishing touch to your spring dresses and pants.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Plus, its glaze is flavored like lemony sweet tea (thanks to limoncello) and adds just the right finishing touch.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Your inner Goldilocks will find it just the right finishing touch.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The Orinda flat has a round toe and comes in a variety of leather and suede textures that give a luxe finishing touch to your spring dresses and pants.
—Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 8 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2026.
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