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
As for whether Smirnoff-Skyy's flair might give some buyers cold feet, listing agent Adelaida Mejia of Vanguard Properties isn't losing any sleep over it.
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Itay Hod, CBS News, 9 June 2026
In the wake of the song’s initial release, debate ensued regarding which artists had the superior performance on the song, despite both insisting that their approach was devoid of any competitive flair and was geared toward its theme and production.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Of course, the pedestal-esque silver serving trays will never go out of style, but these more casual oyster plates can bring a throwback flair to your tablescape.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
Take further notes from the multi-hyphenate by adding a versatile straw hat, coordinating bag with artistic flair, and elevated gold jewelry.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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Itay Hod, CBS News, 9 June 2026
In the wake of the song’s initial release, debate ensued regarding which artists had the superior performance on the song, despite both insisting that their approach was devoid of any competitive flair and was geared toward its theme and production.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Of course, the pedestal-esque silver serving trays will never go out of style, but these more casual oyster plates can bring a throwback flair to your tablescape.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2026
Take further notes from the multi-hyphenate by adding a versatile straw hat, coordinating bag with artistic flair, and elevated gold jewelry.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flair
Noun
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Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The talent was clearly there, but there was always a stumbling block.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Now, Musiala is 23 and one of the best young players in the world, an attacking midfielder who’s a magician with the ball at his feet, who also has a knack for finding the back of the net.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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More than any other character he’s created, Stallone has an uncanny knack for knowing what makes Rocky, and the characters that orbit him, really tick.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But while Josh is a magnet for easy jabs about NPR tote bags and Sierra Club memberships, there’s almost nothing in his storylines to suggest an aptitude for or even interest in the work of actual journalism.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Bethenny fully customized a Ford Bronco for her daughter's birthday gift, decking it out in a custom light-pink wrap.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Kramer’s use of gift deeds to acquire property in the county also drew scrutiny.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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