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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Half-Up With Flowers Delicate florals are tucked into Zosia Mamet's easy half-up style for a touch of appropriately bohemian whimsy. —

Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 These restaurants are a mixture of classic and new, with a touch of live fire to keep you warm and entranced. —

Scott Hocker, theweek, 24 Dec. 2024 Bobby is, of course, Bob Dylan, played here by Timothée Chalamet in a near-magical performance that throws off all the right kind of sparks: newness, genius, a touch of aloofness that was probably easier for Dylan to fake than modesty and, under it all, a kind of aggressive, combative hunger. —

Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 Minus Tide’s Chardonnay (Mendocino) is a very delicate and intricate expression with fresh, tart lemon layers, a touch of creaminess and an herbal lift. —

Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a touch of