as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
a person with a flair for making friends quickly
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Recent Examples of flair
For a more casual yet equally stylish look, the collection also includes patchwork denim, showcased in the matching Marzia Shirt and Le Wide Jeans, offering a blend of classic Parisian style and modern flair.
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Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Luxury bags from Hermès, Chanel, and Goyard, along with a trove of Billionaire Boys Club items and art by Futura 2000, punctuate the collection with a blend of high fashion and streetwear flair.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The espadrille platform is dressier than flats and adds tropical flair to any outfit.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025
The 6-foot-3 sophomore guard always comes off the bench with purpose and flair, showing his readiness to jump-start the offense.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Luxury bags from Hermès, Chanel, and Goyard, along with a trove of Billionaire Boys Club items and art by Futura 2000, punctuate the collection with a blend of high fashion and streetwear flair.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The espadrille platform is dressier than flats and adds tropical flair to any outfit.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025
The 6-foot-3 sophomore guard always comes off the bench with purpose and flair, showing his readiness to jump-start the offense.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flair
Noun
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The timeline of Chiefs-Bills postseason battles includes classic games and Hall of Fame talent and brilliant coaching.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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The combination of experienced talent leaving and difficulties attracting new professionals creates a pressing need for technological solutions to maintain operational capacity.—
Shivangi Khurania,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cecile had a knack for turning attacks into opportunities.—
Ilyse Hogue,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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He’s got a knack for hitting holes in the net, frequently beating goalies low-blocker and five-hole.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman became the first Black coach to reach the championship game, an overdue development reflective of circumstances, opportunity and Freeman’s own aptitude.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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This soldier’s already showing plenty of aptitude for the spy lifestyle.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Gift cards and gift baskets have been donated by local businesses and organizations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Facing his own gifts being turned against him, Alcaraz was caught off-guard and lost his serve in the second game of the second set, as Djokovic whaled away on two forehand returns to get a break point, then won the game on the next one.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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