finishing touch

Example Sentences

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If you have an extra minute or two, you can add a small finishing touch — something that signals, to you, that you’re done.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

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

Fernando Mendoza and Indiana bullied their way into the history books, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 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

As a kind of finishing touch, Liyana blurted, “I have hope for the peace, do you?”

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye