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
Spears has previously put her spin on other musicians' songs, adding her distinctive flair.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Functionality with a side of flair.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
The 2025 version sticks with the mountain theme but adds some flair.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Manchester United have witnessed his cheeky, South American flair first-hand after Cunha’s Olimpico goal gave Wolves the lead in their Boxing Day clash this season.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Functionality with a side of flair.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
The 2025 version sticks with the mountain theme but adds some flair.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Manchester United have witnessed his cheeky, South American flair first-hand after Cunha’s Olimpico goal gave Wolves the lead in their Boxing Day clash this season.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flair
Noun
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Still, she's come to terms with the fact that given her talent and aspirations, fame—and selfies—are always going to be part of the job.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Born and raised in a Nigerian household in the U.K., Adepoju, 29, grew up with a knack for restitching thrift store finds into unique pieces.—
Simone Melvin,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Because some teams, roles and individuals may have natural aptitudes for different setups.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And that team happens to desperately need a player like Luka, with not just great basketball aptitude but with presence and personality – star power!—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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His fourth-round projection stems from the ability to channel his athletic gifts into production.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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