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
After the conservatory was demolished to make room for the West Wing in 1902, first lady Edith Roosevelt added flair to the area with her colonial-style West Garden.
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Kyler Alvord, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Del Toro is best known for his three-time Oscar-winning Pan’s Labyrinth (2006); his flair for horror also winning over audiences in 2017 with The Shape of Water.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
Since its founding in 2002, Kendra Scott LLC has consistently infused a Western flair into its products.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The rainbow leopard print was love at first sight, and the fluttery frill sleeves add just enough flair.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 29 July 2025
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Kyler Alvord, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Del Toro is best known for his three-time Oscar-winning Pan’s Labyrinth (2006); his flair for horror also winning over audiences in 2017 with The Shape of Water.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
Since its founding in 2002, Kendra Scott LLC has consistently infused a Western flair into its products.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The rainbow leopard print was love at first sight, and the fluttery frill sleeves add just enough flair.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flair
Noun
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Hines would have fit the bill–even without elite talent–but this development changes things.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps most intriguing is the prelim card's opening bout between submission guru Chase Hooper and wrestling talent Alexander Hernandez at lightweight.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Her political ascent is credited in part to her knack for relationship building — a strength to which even political rivals attest.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Ina Garten is known for her elegant recipes, hosting know-how, and signature chambray tops, but she’s also got a knack for interior design.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These include improvisational problem-solving, risk aptitude, systems thinking, interoperability facilitation, and cognitive orchestration.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The public incorrectly values charisma over aptitude, and Janet is Al Gore.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Find boutique fashion at Pink Threads, consignment clothing at Valerie’s Loft, and home goods and other gift items at The Cardinal’s Nest. Hike at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park The scenery at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is second to none.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Completion can unlock tier upgrades or limited-edition gifts, deepening connection and prestige.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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