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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Great chance for Bishop Feehan to further prove itself, or for Malden Catholic to find its finishing touch after tying each of the last three top-10 teams it’s played.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Just remember to apply the heavier scent first and let Golden Rule be the finishing touch.
—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
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Just remember to apply the heavier scent first and let Golden Rule be the finishing touch.
—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
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 1 Apr. 2025.
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