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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Add a touch of summer to your home decor with this flower vase that is trending on TikTok.
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
When most people think about Irish dancing, some traditional images may come to mind: lively tunes, white dancers, clacking feet and perhaps a touch of Celtic charm.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 18 June 2024
But there was a touch of nobility about him, Coach Klum says.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 June 2024
Serbia barely had a touch of the ball inside the opening 10 minutes, struggling to get into the game as England passed the ball between themselves with ease.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 16 June 2024
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
When most people think about Irish dancing, some traditional images may come to mind: lively tunes, white dancers, clacking feet and perhaps a touch of Celtic charm.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 18 June 2024
But there was a touch of nobility about him, Coach Klum says.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 June 2024
Serbia barely had a touch of the ball inside the opening 10 minutes, struggling to get into the game as England passed the ball between themselves with ease.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 16 June 2024
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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