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
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With a touch of stereotyping about Japanese prowess, Mr. Goujon first assigned Mr. Kobayashi to the fish station, instructing him with gestures and cookbook illustrations.
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Kiuko Notoya, New York Times, 15 May 2024
In this case, apricot preserves bring a touch of fruity sweetness to the five-ingredient slow cooker ribs.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
La Nord: This nook of a restaurant in Hossegor adds a touch of Asian flair to Basque classics like 12-hour roast pork shoulder.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
It’s described as a California Cream Ale, but the style is largely European and offers a milky mouthfeel with a touch of vanilla.
—Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Venus and Jupiter will also harmonize with numinous Neptune, adding a touch of magic to your union.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The Skims founder skipped a full eye and lip in favor of simple, neutral tones for a no-makeup makeup look, with a pinkish-peach blush on the apples of her cheeks and just a touch of matte peach on her lips, plus a fluttery, long lash.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2024
The sleek design, crafted from recycled materials, adds a touch of modern charm to any space.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 May 2024
That chocolate continues onto the palate, but evolves into more intense dark cocoa along with notes of caramel cake, blackberry, molasses, candied orange, with some black pepper spice, cinnamon Red Hots, and a touch of menthol on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 May 2024
Kiuko Notoya, New York Times, 15 May 2024
In this case, apricot preserves bring a touch of fruity sweetness to the five-ingredient slow cooker ribs.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
La Nord: This nook of a restaurant in Hossegor adds a touch of Asian flair to Basque classics like 12-hour roast pork shoulder.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
It’s described as a California Cream Ale, but the style is largely European and offers a milky mouthfeel with a touch of vanilla.
—Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Venus and Jupiter will also harmonize with numinous Neptune, adding a touch of magic to your union.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The Skims founder skipped a full eye and lip in favor of simple, neutral tones for a no-makeup makeup look, with a pinkish-peach blush on the apples of her cheeks and just a touch of matte peach on her lips, plus a fluttery, long lash.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2024
The sleek design, crafted from recycled materials, adds a touch of modern charm to any space.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 May 2024
That chocolate continues onto the palate, but evolves into more intense dark cocoa along with notes of caramel cake, blackberry, molasses, candied orange, with some black pepper spice, cinnamon Red Hots, and a touch of menthol on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 May 2024
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