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
Taper Candles There’s no traditional Christmas tablescape without a bevy of romantic taper candles to give off a warm glow at night and elegant flair during the day.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s because the next outpost of his Carbone empire is opening on Friday, a place that blends Italian nostalgic elegance with the restaurant’s typical modern flair for fun.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Pastry chef Gale Gand and architect Michael Ford evaluate both taste and construction, while guest judges such as Christina Tosi, Brad Goreski, and D’Arcy Carden add style and flair.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Add an autumnal flair to your table with this fall arrangement from Joanna Gaines’ Hearth & Hand with Magnolia brand.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s because the next outpost of his Carbone empire is opening on Friday, a place that blends Italian nostalgic elegance with the restaurant’s typical modern flair for fun.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Pastry chef Gale Gand and architect Michael Ford evaluate both taste and construction, while guest judges such as Christina Tosi, Brad Goreski, and D’Arcy Carden add style and flair.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Add an autumnal flair to your table with this fall arrangement from Joanna Gaines’ Hearth & Hand with Magnolia brand.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flair
Noun
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With a new wave of talent, including Santiago Giménez, Edson Álvarez, and César Montes leading the charge, El Tri are blending youthful energy with experienced leadership.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their knack for samples, melodies, and sculpting moments of bliss is intoxicating.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The firm also has a knack for knowing when to bring in new luxury retail tenants and remove those losing relevance.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This aptitude for song and dance, combined with some friend-of-a-friend magic, was enough to get Taylor an audience with two people who would change her life.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mount’s defensive aptitude proved important in keeping United compact throughout, regularly dropping into vacant spaces to slow down any nascent attacks.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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