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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The palate features a lively acidity with passionfruit flavors, kiwi, and a touch of green pepper.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
Her makeup featured bold brows, a smokey eye and a touch of a deep berry hue, adding a pop of color to her lip.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
The earthy flavor is rich with citrus peel and herbal notes, with a touch of eucalyptus in the finish.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
The Cape/Islands get clipped by a touch of snow briefly tonight.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
Her makeup featured bold brows, a smokey eye and a touch of a deep berry hue, adding a pop of color to her lip.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
The earthy flavor is rich with citrus peel and herbal notes, with a touch of eucalyptus in the finish.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
The Cape/Islands get clipped by a touch of snow briefly tonight.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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“A touch of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20touch%20of. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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