finishing touch
noun
: the last thing done to make something complete
added candles to the cake as the finishing touch
—usually pluralThey're putting the finishing touches on their new home.
He's putting the finishing touches on his latest novel.
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While furniture is essential for creating a fresh setup, décor adds the finishing touch.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The finishing touch was a spritz of the Über Youth Neck & Chest Tightening Serum Spray.
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Add flowers, shrubs, evergreens, and hedges to put the finishing touch on a cozy, intentional backyard space.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
From minimalist thong sandals and caged jelly flats to sculptural wedges, the fashion set is embracing the bold hue as the season’s standout finishing touch, adding a vibrant pop of color to every warm-weather ensemble.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The finishing touch was a spritz of the Über Youth Neck & Chest Tightening Serum Spray.
—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Add flowers, shrubs, evergreens, and hedges to put the finishing touch on a cozy, intentional backyard space.
—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
From minimalist thong sandals and caged jelly flats to sculptural wedges, the fashion set is embracing the bold hue as the season’s standout finishing touch, adding a vibrant pop of color to every warm-weather ensemble.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for finishing touch
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“Finishing touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finishing%20touch. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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