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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But Matt Lyons, CPS’ chief talent officer from 2015 to 2021, who oversaw similar discipline conversations with previous boards, said the decision to reinstate the cook seemed unusual.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Hemingway is a 6-foot-3, 284-pound defensive lineman from Conway, S.C., with a knack for getting after the quarterback.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Officials cannot use funds to contribute to or support nonprofit organizations, for political activities or gifts of public funds.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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