Antonyms for finishing touch


Grammar : Noun


Definition of finishing touch

  • As in clincher : noun settling event
  • As in complement : noun companion, counterpart
Example sentences :
  • And it seemed to Eve as if this crime gave a finishing touch to her own misfortune.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Mrs. Ney, who surprised us in the midst of this discussion, gave the finishing touch.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • This sight put a finishing touch to the excitement of the Moranges.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • This interview was, so to speak, a finishing touch to the unhappy chevalier.
  • Extract from : « A Romance of the West Indies » by Eugne Sue
  • The smile put the finishing touch to Molly's righteous anger.
  • Extract from : « The Light of Scarthey » by Egerton Castle
  • That would have given just the finishing touch to the Uncle Ned business.
  • Extract from : « Simon » by J. Storer Clouston
  • This is exactly what I needed to give the finishing touch to my preparations!
  • Extract from : « The Fortunes of the Farrells » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
  • “That is the finishing touch,” added Lady Engleton, below her breath.
  • Extract from : « The Daughters of Danaus » by Mona Caird
  • Well, he supposed that was about the finishing touch—if they wanted to do the thing in style.
  • Extract from : « The Combined Maze » by May Sinclair
  • Then came the finishing touch—they spread carpets on the floor!
  • Extract from : « The Innocents Abroad » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

Synonyms for finishing touch

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