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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The orange tropical print is fun, and the ultra-wide legs add a touch of flair with every step.
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Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
KitchenAid Gingham Pot Holder 2-Pack Set Gingham never goes out of style in any Southern kitchen, and these gingham pot holders from KitchenAid add a touch of Americana to any space.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
This version keeps that spirit, but adds a touch of Japanese flavor.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The Jerome Grand Hotel, a former hospital rumored to be haunted, adds a touch of the supernatural to the town’s allure.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
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Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
KitchenAid Gingham Pot Holder 2-Pack Set Gingham never goes out of style in any Southern kitchen, and these gingham pot holders from KitchenAid add a touch of Americana to any space.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
This version keeps that spirit, but adds a touch of Japanese flavor.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The Jerome Grand Hotel, a former hospital rumored to be haunted, adds a touch of the supernatural to the town’s allure.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2025
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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