a touch of

idiom

: 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.

Examples of a touch of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The salty peanuts and sweet caramel are the perfect balance, and the chocolate coating adds a touch of creaminess to bring it all together. —

Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024 Featherweight face base in place, Tinashe uses a touch of Urban Decay concealer, then warms up her complexion with Benefit’s Hoola Bronzer. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024 This collaboration marks a significant commitment to excellence, bringing a touch of luxury and celebration to one of the most esteemed stages in sports. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Aug. 2024 What remains is a mechanism of thrilling power that’s missing a touch of mere humanity. —

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a touch of

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