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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For a finishing touch, bring the City of Light to your own porch or backyard by hanging string lights around trees, posts, and railings.
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Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2024
Cilantro's vibrant, green color stands out when used as a finishing touch or garnish.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2024
For a finishing touch, use your shot of espresso to inject into every delicious bite!
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
The color of light and reflection lets your new summer wardrobe shine from day to night, as best exemplified in a spring 2024 Carolina Herrera runway look of a silver floral sequin skirt, charcoal blouse, black slingback pumps and the finishing touch of a vibrant red lip.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 14 June 2024
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Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2024
Cilantro's vibrant, green color stands out when used as a finishing touch or garnish.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2024
For a finishing touch, use your shot of espresso to inject into every delicious bite!
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
The color of light and reflection lets your new summer wardrobe shine from day to night, as best exemplified in a spring 2024 Carolina Herrera runway look of a silver floral sequin skirt, charcoal blouse, black slingback pumps and the finishing touch of a vibrant red lip.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 14 June 2024
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“Finishing touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finishing%20touch. Accessed 25 Sep. 2024.
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