faint trace

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

a very slight or barely perceptible sign.

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Examples (10)

  • The old photograph showed only a faint trace of color.
  • After the rain, only a faint trace of dust remained on the car.
  • I detected a faint trace of perfume in the empty room.
  • There was a faint trace of sadness in her smile.
  • The artist used a very faint trace of blue to soften the background.
  • Even after cleaning, a faint trace of the stain was visible.
  • The ancient ruins left only a faint trace of their former glory.
  • He spoke with a faint trace of an accent, difficult to place.
  • A faint trace of light appeared on the horizon as dawn approached.
  • Despite her calm demeanor, I sensed a faint trace of anxiety in her voice.