How to Use a touch of in a Sentence

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• The nose is rich with maple and honey, as well as just a touch of oak.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2023
• Well, the Germans like a touch of oversteer, and that's no old wives' tale.
  — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 15 Mar. 2023
• This simple gold coffee table adds a touch of luxury to your space.
  — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024
• The light dish was a perfect starter with a touch of acidity and an almost buttery texture.
  — Sommer Brugal, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
• This orange platter is perfect for showing off an apple or pumpkin pie, and the scalloped edges give it just a touch of excitement.
  — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
• White wines work best with very spicy food, and white wine with just a touch of residual sugar makes a really good accompaniment.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2023
• About half of the rooms on board, though, were like mine, a Britannia Balcony cabin with a touch of art deco in the design.
  — Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024
• That lends more than a touch of jingoism to this otherwise amusing, mechanistic parlor trick, which builds to a surge of emotion that might make your heart sink or soar.
  — Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2023
• The combination of avocado and salt also creates a touch of savory element to the cocktail.
  — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
• In this living room, white walls and furniture combine with a black fireplace to form a neutral foundation, while dollops of blue and a touch of wood tones anchor the scheme and keep it interesting.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2023
• Onions add just a touch of spice and a whole lot of crunch.
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 15 Aug. 2023
• Salt: Just a touch of salt balances the sweetness of the pie.
  — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
• That is what, for Miyazaki, lends care a touch of grace.
  — Moeko Fujii, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
• Each leather flower on the dress had been cut and sewn by hand, adding a touch of artistry.
  — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024
• The icing was sweet but not cloying, with a touch of lemon.
  — Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
• Or, slip the leather cover off for an all-brass look to bring a touch of glam to your kitchen.
  — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
• Kitchen The island brings in a touch of beachiness thanks to the pale blue hue.
  — Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 7 June 2023
• This whimsical lamp will add a touch of cheer to any desk.
  — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
• To complement her look, Blue wore her hair in braids and a touch of gloss on her lips.
  — Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2024
• Very physical with a touch of speed (5.01) for his size.
  — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
• Put a clip-on earring on the bottom of your veil to prevent this — and add a touch of sparkle at the same time.
  — Paige Stables, Allure, 30 Mar. 2023
• The rich caramel frosting is finished with a touch of flaky sea salt for the right balance of salty and sweet.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
• Menashe credits the texture to his use of two starters, milk, a touch of honey and three kinds of flour.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024
• My younger son woke up at 3 a.m. with a touch of restlessness.
  — Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Mar. 2024
• The single, which took more than 40 years to complete, had a touch of magic about it.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2023
• The lace trim on the straps adds a touch of flair, while the padded design ensures ample support.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
• It’s got an old-fashioned grace to it, a touch of Bogie and Bacall.
  — Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 2 July 2024
• The stick is available in two colors, clear (Baseline) or with a touch of pink (Rush).
  — Rachael Schultz, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
• Brown leather accents on the custom bedframes add a touch of warmth.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 May 2023
• The James Elko Knife features a touch of class, but won’t look out of place in a blue collar setting.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 May 2023

Last Updated: 19 Sep 2024