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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Coated with a mixture of fennel seeds, parsley, black pepper, and a touch of brown sugar, the fish is broiled until cooked through but still moist.
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Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl might be on the West Coast, but this upbeat dembow and reggaeton mashup, with a touch of a 1975 salsa sample, would make the perfect nod to the musical influences that inspired his new music.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Items such as candle sconces and decorative milagros add a touch of sparkle and enhance the mood.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension, whose smooth pop and soul sounds with a touch of psychedelia brought them big hits in the 1960s and '70s, has died.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl might be on the West Coast, but this upbeat dembow and reggaeton mashup, with a touch of a 1975 salsa sample, would make the perfect nod to the musical influences that inspired his new music.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Items such as candle sconces and decorative milagros add a touch of sparkle and enhance the mood.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Singer LaMonte McLemore, a founding member of vocal group The 5th Dimension, whose smooth pop and soul sounds with a touch of psychedelia brought them big hits in the 1960s and '70s, has died.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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