Sentence examples for as a touch from inspiring English sources

The phrase "as a touch" is not commonly used in written English and may be unclear without context.
It could potentially be used to imply a small addition or nuance to something, but it is not standard.
Example: "You might want to add a bit of spice to the dish, as a touch of flavor."
Alternatives: "as a hint" or "as a nuance."

Exact(45)

That strikes me as a touch optimistic.

The New York Times

The gift is presented as "A Touch of Light: American Tonalist Masters".

The New York Times

As a touch of ornate whimsy, Mr. Zweig installed an antique billiards table in the center of the living room.

The New York Times

A retreat of more than 10 metres (about 33 feet) scores as a touch against the defender.

Encyclopedia Britannica

While a touch frame doesn't sound as cool as a touch screen, it definitely means fewer on-screen fingerprints.

The New York Times - Tech

Some lawyers disparage it as a touch of "Dubai"; others look up and imagine a billowing mushroom.

The Guardian

Similar(14)

For a Buick, that's as wild a touch as a D.J. turntable on a banker's desk.

The New York Times

More commercially minded executives in a GOCO might not be as soft a touch as civil servants, they concede.

The Economist

Defining what should be measured, with a clear focus on outcome is needed and should be as light a touch as possible.

BMC Oral Health

The second stands vertical and functions as a touch-screen, Wi-Fi hub, energy source, charging station and a range of other functions".

The New York Times

There has been speculation that they may include a flip-phone style BlackBerry as well as a touch-screen model similar to the Apple iPhone.

The New York Times - Tech

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