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 the finishing touch, Middleton wore leather pointed to pumps by Boss.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Apply it in the shower for extra conditioning slip, on damp strands to prep for styling, or as a finishing touch after a blowout to tame stubborn frizz.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Layton Leather Swivel Stool Add the finishing touch to your kitchen island or peninsula with this leather swivel stool that can seamlessly blend with any design.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
For all that pressure, though, Leeds lacked the finishing touch.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Apply it in the shower for extra conditioning slip, on damp strands to prep for styling, or as a finishing touch after a blowout to tame stubborn frizz.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Layton Leather Swivel Stool Add the finishing touch to your kitchen island or peninsula with this leather swivel stool that can seamlessly blend with any design.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
For all that pressure, though, Leeds lacked the finishing touch.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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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