a touch of
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: a small amount of (something) : a hint or trace of (something)
She noticed a touch of garlic in the sauce.
I think I have a touch of the flu.
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Apart from the freckles scattered across her nose and cheekbones, her base was kept clean and simple, no blush with only a touch of bronzer and highlighter.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
The palate offers a luscious berry mouthfeel intertwined with strawberry, raisins, and a touch of maple syrup.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Add whole corn kernels to cornbread for fiber and a touch of sweetness.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025
Always carry your street smarts, but don’t forget a touch of cautious optimism for yourselves and other LGBTQ travelers looking to hit the road.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
The palate offers a luscious berry mouthfeel intertwined with strawberry, raisins, and a touch of maple syrup.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Add whole corn kernels to cornbread for fiber and a touch of sweetness.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025
Always carry your street smarts, but don’t forget a touch of cautious optimism for yourselves and other LGBTQ travelers looking to hit the road.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for a touch of
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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