noun
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a skilful, ingenious, or resourceful way of doing something
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a particular talent or aptitude, esp an intuitive one
Etymology
Origin of knack
1325–75; Middle English: trick; perhaps same word as knak sharp-sounding blow, rap, cracking noise (imitative)
Example Sentences
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The Dutchman put his side's knack of winning games with late goals down to self-belief and fitness.
From BBC
It wasn’t just her sharp comic timing and knack for uniquely memorable character work that made her stand out, but her undeniably affable presence.
From Salon
The party has gone way beyond Nigel Farage's personal knack for creating headlines, partly by picking potent issues to campaign on.
From BBC
“Yes, she has a knack for that,” I say.
From Literature
At Stanford University, he developed a knack for networking his way into rooms with people who could help him—and impressing them once he got there.
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