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
An exaggerated period heel adds flair.
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Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Integrated into a home’s floor plan, this custom option can be the key to space saving with a little flair.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
His account, delivered with his signature comedic flair, carried an unmistakable undercurrent of genuine terror.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Playing her instrument with melodic flair, Gaffey—who was also dressed by Chavarria—circled through the room in a red version of Montero’s backless number.
—Avon Dorsey, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
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Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Integrated into a home’s floor plan, this custom option can be the key to space saving with a little flair.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
His account, delivered with his signature comedic flair, carried an unmistakable undercurrent of genuine terror.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Playing her instrument with melodic flair, Gaffey—who was also dressed by Chavarria—circled through the room in a red version of Montero’s backless number.
—Avon Dorsey, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flair
Noun
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All while Bhatia and the Højgaard twins prove themselves at age 24, and while Coody, Gerard and 23-year-old Japanese talent Ryo Hisatsune have gotten off to hot starts.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The omakase experience is delightful, and Shinya Takahashi's talent is impressive—almost as impressive as the fact that he's taught himself English in a couple of years via watching YouTube videos (all while raising five children).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cotton leads the team in on-base percentage, and Carson has displayed a knack for patience at the plate.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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This was a moment when Zelensky’s knack for communication paid off.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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People would generally agree that of all the mainstream country stars out there now, no one surpasses you as far as really having an appreciation and aptitude for bluegrass.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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That requires a certain mental aptitude.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Another calls for the State Department to take over a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Just sending a gift will upset my sister.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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