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
Creamy Coconut Dr Pepper first appeared last spring, garnering admirers for its tropical flair and smoothy, creamy finish.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
The Facebook posts with a humorous flair have pushed the department's social media traffic to a whole new level.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
There is also room for maximalist flair such as back pocket designs with bows, bold stitching and rhinestones.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
While Filming Netflix's 'Decameron' — Here Are His Favorite Spots
That sense of presence is now at the heart of Bottura’s latest project, Torno Subito Miami, nestled in Downtown Miami and infused with Riviera nostalgia and tropical flair.
—Jesse Scott, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
The Facebook posts with a humorous flair have pushed the department's social media traffic to a whole new level.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
There is also room for maximalist flair such as back pocket designs with bows, bold stitching and rhinestones.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
While Filming Netflix's 'Decameron' — Here Are His Favorite Spots
That sense of presence is now at the heart of Bottura’s latest project, Torno Subito Miami, nestled in Downtown Miami and infused with Riviera nostalgia and tropical flair.
—Jesse Scott, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flair
Noun
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The popular convention skipped a 2024 gathering — needing the network’s talent roster to refresh — and opted to announce the 2025 dates in April 2024.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Though the Cubs have outfield depth with Seiya Suzuki and more young talent in the minors, losing Happ for an extended period would sting.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Legendary’s Mary Parent, who has a knack for fanboy properties like Dune and the Monsterverse, was brought on board to propel Minecraft to the next level.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 May 2025
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Though to be fair, her husband has a knack for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Judging by the untended blisters on his knuckles and palms, however, Enzo doesn’t show much aptitude for it — to the extent that his supervisor drives the boy home one day to speak with his parents, surprised to discover that Enzo lives in a posh home with ocean views and a private pool.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Hiring focuses on ability and aptitude, in companies that are focused on growth.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The most popular gift categories remain flowers, greeting cards and special outings such as dinner or brunch.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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For Mother's Day, Tory Burch is offering two gift sets to celebrate the matriarch in your life.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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