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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But, as homeowners increasingly look for ways to make their homes unique, small touches like custom switch covers can add a personalized finishing touch to a room.
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Dansby Swanson’s heads-up defensive play puts finishing touch on Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks
Dansby Swanson recorded the final out with heads-up defensive play, capping the Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
The finishing touch was a simple swipe of pink gloss.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Designers are pushing boundaries and redefining what’s considered classic, leaning into fresh silhouettes, tactile textures, and bold statements that make footwear feel like the main event rather than just an outfit’s finishing touch.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Dansby Swanson’s heads-up defensive play puts finishing touch on Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks
Dansby Swanson recorded the final out with heads-up defensive play, capping the Chicago Cubs’ 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
The finishing touch was a simple swipe of pink gloss.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Designers are pushing boundaries and redefining what’s considered classic, leaning into fresh silhouettes, tactile textures, and bold statements that make footwear feel like the main event rather than just an outfit’s finishing touch.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Finishing touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finishing%20touch. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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