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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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
Just the right size for your phone, keys, and a few accessories, the Anya bag is a great choice to elevate your wardrobe and add as the finishing touch to your favorite outfit.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
Handbags are such a versatile accessory and can be the finishing touch to pull together your entire look, and Coach's iteration is no exception.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Small Side Tables Small side tables are the perfect finishing touch for the living room and certainly don't need to break the bank.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Finishing touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finishing%20touch. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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