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.
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Each flute is fire-polished, yielding pristine shine, and features a domed accent at its base for a touch of dimension.
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
Lee adds a touch of class (and a superfluous third nipple) to the colorful menagerie of big-screen Bond villains with his solar death ray.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 29 May 2024
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
Lee adds a touch of class (and a superfluous third nipple) to the colorful menagerie of big-screen Bond villains with his solar death ray.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 29 May 2024
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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