as in charm
formal
the ability to behave in a correct and confident way in different situations
I admire her sophistication and savoir faire. He handled the problem with his usual savoir faire.
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Recent Examples of savoir faire
When the world’s top luxury brands pour their savoir faire into Advent calendars, the results are—predictably—the height of luxury.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
London is also, unsurprisingly, a wonderful place to source nightwear given the sartorial savoir faire of Savile Row and Jermyn Street.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
Equestrian events on the grounds of Versailles! — and undeniable savoir faire, may just have helped save the Olympics.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
The ateliers were set free post the revolutions, the guilds were abolished and there was this enormous growth of the French know-how, a savoir faire.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 11 June 2024
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
London is also, unsurprisingly, a wonderful place to source nightwear given the sartorial savoir faire of Savile Row and Jermyn Street.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
Equestrian events on the grounds of Versailles! — and undeniable savoir faire, may just have helped save the Olympics.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
The ateliers were set free post the revolutions, the guilds were abolished and there was this enormous growth of the French know-how, a savoir faire.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 11 June 2024
See All Example Sentences for savoir faire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for savoir faire
Noun
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Comprising five full-floor apartments inside a building dating back to 1875, the property shows off how the hotel’s dedicated design team artfully blended pre-war charm with the world’s finest finishings.—
Katie Lockhart,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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Much like Park City in its earlier incarnations, Boulder combines small-town charm with plenty of natural beauty (clearly, something still of major appeal to the Sundance brand) and a hot arts scene.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This sensitivity to swings in rates is known as duration.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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As a vasodilator, marijuana increases blood flow, heightening sensitivity in erogenous zones.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
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Her professionalism, grace and legal acumen set the standard.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Three elegant fireplaces — including one in the primary bedroom — give the home warmth, grace and ambiance.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.—
CNN,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The 19-lap sprint race at the Shanghai International Circuit saw teams suffer from tire wear towards the final stages of the race, courtesy of the fresh asphalt that has enhanced grip levels.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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This morning’s must reads (Los Angeles Times photo illustration; Photos courtesy of Google Maps) They were banned from assisted living.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Savoir faire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoir%20faire. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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