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
Traditionally, data centers are large, rectangular buildings with little architectural flair.
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This is thanks to Venus and Mars working together in your sensible 6th house, emboldening you to streamline routines and add creative flair to useful habits.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
But there’s no need to overhaul your space to incorporate a bit of Caillier’s flair.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
The dress itself features a thigh-high slit that adds a sultry flair, while the shrug balances out the look with a bit more coverage.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flair
Noun
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The movie is like a version of Waiting for Guffman (1996) in which the Christopher Guest character was not a buffoon but an earnest striver with grit and (significant) talent.—
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That’s because North Crowley’s talent development, depth, culture and recent success have put the school in a position to compete for championships.—
Noun
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Only a few other animals, like parrots and apes, have demonstrated a knack for this kind of eavesdropping.—
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Greene has shown a knack for finding soft spots in the offensive zone and setting himself up for Grade-A scoring chances.—
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This aptitude for song and dance, combined with some friend-of-a-friend magic, was enough to get Taylor an audience with two people who would change her life.—
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Mount’s defensive aptitude proved important in keeping United compact throughout, regularly dropping into vacant spaces to slow down any nascent attacks.—
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
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Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts.—
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flair. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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