a touch

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Recent Examples of a touch Lots of red and black everywhere, with a touch of the ridiculous. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The result has been many days of temps above 100 degrees during a time of year when things normally start to cool down a touch. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Look for notes of black pepper, vanilla, citrus, and maple over an assertive, smoky base made up of flavors like iodine, seaweed, campfire, and licorice, and just a touch of heat on the finish at 46 percent ABV. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026 While seemingly insignificant, these small changes make for a Rice Krispies treat that’s perfectly pullable, delightfully sweet yet salty, and just a touch more exciting than the classic. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 Wit inflects the voice without subsuming it, which in turn gives the anecdote a touch of authentic eavesdrop. — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 Your Friday night football games will actually be a touch on the warm side. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 The latter adds a touch of the unexpected to the otherwise very elegant look—and goes surprisingly well with her new dark brown hair color. — Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026 Any version will do, but best with a touch of embellishment or a voluminous silhouette. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

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“A touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/a%20touch. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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