How to Use finishing touch in a Sentence

finishing touch

noun
  • One-of-a-kind art is the magic finishing touch.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Use it to put the finishing touch to meats, soups, salads, and stews.
    — Sunset Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
  • An area rug adds the finishing touch to the decor and invites guests to sit down.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Press flaky coconut around the sides for the finishing touch.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Six-foot glass railings and coral stone floors add the finishing touch.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Tiny pom poms and pre-cut felt shapes put the finishing touch on your cute creatures.
    — Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The enormous pond wasn’t a finishing touch.
    — David Caraccio may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
  • The white wine sauce is the finishing touch to this simple yet sizzling meal.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Your inner Goldilocks will find it just the right finishing touch.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The blue swipe cupping each tip adds the perfect finishing touch.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026
  • For all that pressure, though, Leeds lacked the finishing touch.
    — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Add a short message or your home’s numbers to the pumpkins for a finishing touch.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Lemon and parmesan-y breadcrumbs are the finishing touch.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Use these tips to select a trim color that will showcase walls and add a finishing touch to your space.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Finding a finishing touch will be part of the growth process for Williams and the offense.
    — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024
  • And the crisp kale chips on top are a delicious finishing touch that can double as a healthy snack too.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Think of it as the finishing touch to your holiday display.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Homemade caramel sauce is the finishing touch that takes this apple coffee cake from good to great.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Cilantro's vibrant, green color stands out when used as a finishing touch or garnish.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Here, a guest clutches hers as the finishing touch to her breezy button-down, maxi skirt, and heeled flip-flops.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026
  • The finishing touch on this indulgent pie is vanilla ice cream.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Just a subtle sweep of color adds the perfect finishing touch.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Just a subtle sweep of color adds the perfect finishing touch.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2025
  • For a finishing touch, top the cake off with pretty whole fresh berries and a few sprigs of fresh mint just before serving.
    — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 29 May 2024
  • The finishing touch was a delicate silver chain that hung around her waist with a dainty charm on one side.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Housemade tiramisu, creme brulee or the vegan pastry of the day will be the finishing touch.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Subtle fragrance can be the finishing touch that makes a room feel memorable, not just clean.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
  • Shaunfield recommends using blooms like marigolds as a finishing touch.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The earrings add a nice finishing touch to costumes à la Hadid.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Picking out the best wedding shoes for men should always be the last step that puts the finishing touch on your outfit.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023

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