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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The movie is like a version of Waiting for Guffman (1996) in which the Christopher Guest character was not a buffoon but an earnest striver with grit and (significant) talent.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s because North Crowley’s talent development, depth, culture and recent success have put the school in a position to compete for championships.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Only a few other animals, like parrots and apes, have demonstrated a knack for this kind of eavesdropping.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Greene has shown a knack for finding soft spots in the offensive zone and setting himself up for Grade-A scoring chances.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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