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The phrase "adds a touch of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe how something enhances or contributes a subtle quality or characteristic to another thing.
Example: "The new paint color adds a touch of elegance to the living room."
Alternatives: "brings a hint of" or "provides a dash of".
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G&M adds a touch of bread crumbs.
(The repetition adds a touch of hysteria, which I like).
The garden adds a touch of fairy tale.
Cycling also adds a touch of whimsy to the usual bar crawl.
Ackroyd adds a touch of pure Yoda: "The force of the world is with you".
Magdalena Frimkess's striped ceramic cat adds a touch of folk art genius.
The book includes a message from Tim Peake which adds a touch of authenticity.
Gutters are in copper (long-life, recyclable), which adds a touch of luxury.
The story of Mary Burnett's brief remarriage adds a touch of melodrama -- or unintended farce?
Sam Neill adds a touch of careless class to a hokey supporting role.
It adds a touch of realism; it adds more to the story: "Oh, there's a bug that got caught — lunch".
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