a touch

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as in enough
to some degree or extent I love the display, but the frame is a touch askew.

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Recent Examples of a touch Soft to the touch and easy to clean, these baskets will add a touch of luxury to your decor, providing a convenient location for storing blankets or accessories around the home. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 Thanks in part to celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Kim Kardashian, the lip look du jour has evolved far beyond a swipe of lip balm or a touch of lipstick. — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 But the branding of this thicker yogurt relied on a touch of the exotic. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 11 Aug. 2026 Around Woodland Margins In the wild, poison ivy typically grows best in the dappled light along the edges of forests or along hiking trails that get just a touch of sun. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 In the 51st minute, Sonis’ cross reached Yazmeen Ryan, who took a touch and blasted it home for the 1-0 lead. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 There’s 5-year-old Ara, who has diabetes (a fact the film focuses on with a touch of heavy-handed irony), but is a numbers-crunching dynamo who does Pilates. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026 Chrome For a touch of flair, this manicure features a soft pink polish finished with an iridescent chrome sheen, giving the nails a glazed effect. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 And for pajama separates, something delicate but artistic like these charm necklaces from Agatha Paris adds a touch of whimsy. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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“A touch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/a%20touch. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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