flair

noun

ˈfler How to pronounce flair (audio)
Definition of flairnext
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 Taylor Swift gave her signature Chiefs red a festive flair while posing for a rare behind-the-scenes moment with Travis Kelce. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Nov. 2026 Kirby has been the central figure in United’s bid to quash American by ramping up the number of flights, and the rivalry has a distinct personal flair. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 That’s not to dismiss the achievements of her predecessor, Pierpaolo Piccioli, whose tenure was marked by a sculptural, romantic flair and a rich sense for color and textural play. — Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026 The lavish romance is set in a world of queens and kings and has a strong European flair and visual aesthetic rarely seen in K-dramas. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flair
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flair
  1. talent
  2. knack
  3. aptitude
  4. gift
Noun
  • Other Caller alumni suggested to Semafor that the recent pivot could threaten what in the last decade has become an important talent pipeline and incubator for the right.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The annual tribute dinner format will change, too, with host Guy Fieri celebrating two decades of Food Network talent that have shaped the festival.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of talent
Noun
  • Grumpy’s knack for musical storytelling makes Unfindable Ring feel immersive, its songs chock-full of evocative wordplay and carefully produced so that every standout line is coupled with an accompanying sonic flourish.
    — Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Midway through his fourth NFL season, Downs has 231 catches for 2,494 yards and 12 touchdowns and a knack for getting open that has been a recurring issue for the Chiefs.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of knack
Noun
  • Even entering the simplest numbers therefore requires a lot of time and patience (as well as a certain aptitude for arithmetic).
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Duke then entered the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, where his aptitude for foreign languages was recognized with a prize.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of aptitude
Noun
  • The same senators on Wednesday announced a separate investigation into hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gifts reportedly given last year to Kennedy by a donor and former employee.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The same senators on Wednesday announced a separate investigation into hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of gifts reportedly given last year to Kennedy by a donor and former employee.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of gift

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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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