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
The fourth Thursday of November is a special time for families across the country, but celebrations have their own special flair in the South.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
For seafood with Mediterranean flair, head indoors at Maykana to Gaia for an eco-friendly feast with stunning views—try the local catch of the day with your choice of flavorful sauce, such as a hibiscus mignonette or leche de tigre.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
All excellent homages to the chef’s roots with finer-dining flair.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
But what about something truly terrifying with local flair — like Interstate 35 or the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff record since 1996?
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
For seafood with Mediterranean flair, head indoors at Maykana to Gaia for an eco-friendly feast with stunning views—try the local catch of the day with your choice of flavorful sauce, such as a hibiscus mignonette or leche de tigre.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
All excellent homages to the chef’s roots with finer-dining flair.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
But what about something truly terrifying with local flair — like Interstate 35 or the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff record since 1996?
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flair
Noun
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The Browns clearly need help at the wide receiver position, but Gabriel's arm talent has not stuck out much.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The supermodel sisters have been very vocal about Mohamed's culinary talents.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The tall, elegant arches house a variety of books and knick-knacks.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, West Virginia’s defense has a knack for forcing turnovers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The city has a wealth of outdoor activities and arts and cultural events, according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, including downhill skiing at the Granite Peak Ski Area, cross-country skiing, the annual Art World craft and gift festival, and more.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Perfect Gift for Coffee Aficionados Beyond improving your own morning routine, Gaines’ vanilla sugar blend is also a thoughtful gift.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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