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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Where denim can be more casual, a blazer will add a touch of sophistication to the look.
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Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
This year, pick a gift that combines practicality with a touch of elegance.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The exterior of the building features California stucco and limestone, with Brazilian Ipe hardwood accents that add a touch of depth and natural warmth.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
Hydrangeas are versatile landscape plants that bring a touch of English cottage garden aesthetic to a yard.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
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Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
This year, pick a gift that combines practicality with a touch of elegance.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The exterior of the building features California stucco and limestone, with Brazilian Ipe hardwood accents that add a touch of depth and natural warmth.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
Hydrangeas are versatile landscape plants that bring a touch of English cottage garden aesthetic to a yard.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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