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
Traditionally, data centers are large, rectangular buildings with little architectural flair.
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This is thanks to Venus and Mars working together in your sensible 6th house, emboldening you to streamline routines and add creative flair to useful habits.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
But there’s no need to overhaul your space to incorporate a bit of Caillier’s flair.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
The dress itself features a thigh-high slit that adds a sultry flair, while the shrug balances out the look with a bit more coverage.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This is thanks to Venus and Mars working together in your sensible 6th house, emboldening you to streamline routines and add creative flair to useful habits.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
But there’s no need to overhaul your space to incorporate a bit of Caillier’s flair.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
The dress itself features a thigh-high slit that adds a sultry flair, while the shrug balances out the look with a bit more coverage.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for flair
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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Instead of looking sharp and functional, your room can turn into a museum of knick-knacks, half-finished books, and piles of blankets.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Ninja has a knack for solving frustrating kitchen challenges.—
April Benshosan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most of the team’s versatile and high-aptitude personnel is geared toward his specific style.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Crowe plays Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, a family man with a fierce aptitude on the battlefield.—
Lia Beck,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 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 19 Jan. 2026.
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