finishing touch
Example Sentences
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Now she’s two wins away from putting the finishing touch on what has been a dream Olympics—with a gold medal around her neck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
There’s often softness, too, ingredients that relax into the pot, and finally, a finishing touch, the small flourish that makes the whole thing feel complete.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2026
"We lacked the finishing touch but had some clear chances... I think the team showed up well, but in both boxes we weren't quite good enough."
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
The Eastern League champions applied the finishing touch on Jauregui’s 12-yard run with 2:03 left.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2025
The boys were dashing in their crisp, new sailor suits, and the addition of the straw hats provided the perfect finishing touch.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
