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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Through a vacuum distillation process, the wine retains its authentic body and essence, with a touch of natural grape added to enhance its depth.
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Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Like that ring, my home is a mixture of playful and surprising elements with a touch of nostalgia.
—Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
Editor's tip: Henney suggests mature skin types try the shade Petal Power (seen above), a coral pink shade with a touch of gold shimmer.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
The plumping ingredient makes the face look radiant and firm with a touch of fresh-from-the-sauna dew.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Like that ring, my home is a mixture of playful and surprising elements with a touch of nostalgia.
—Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
Editor's tip: Henney suggests mature skin types try the shade Petal Power (seen above), a coral pink shade with a touch of gold shimmer.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
The plumping ingredient makes the face look radiant and firm with a touch of fresh-from-the-sauna dew.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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