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flair

American  
[flair] / flɛər /

noun

  1. a natural talent, aptitude, or ability; bent; knack.

    a flair for rhyming.

  2. smartness of style, manner, etc..

    Their window display has absolutely no flair at all.
    Synonyms:
    pizazz, oomph, verve, panache, dash, chic

  3. keen, intuitive perception or discernment.

    We want a casting director with a real flair for finding dramatic talent.

  4. Hunting. scent; sense of smell.

flair 1 British  
/ flɛə /

noun

  1. natural ability; talent; aptitude

  2. instinctive discernment; perceptiveness

  3. stylishness or elegance; dash

    to dress with flair

  4. rare hunting

    1. the scent left by quarry

    2. the sense of smell of a hound

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flair 2 British  
/ flIr /

noun

  1. a Scot word for floor

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Etymology

Origin of flair

First recorded before 1350–1400; Middle English, from French, Old French: “scent,” noun derivative of flairier “to reek,” ultimately from unattested Vulgar Latin flāgrāre, dissimilated variant of Latin frāgrāre; fragrant

Example Sentences

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Sokolov’s eye for visual flair brings some much-needed panache to this well-worn formula, but even his playful directorial spirit isn’t enough to shake the feeling that one has seen this film before.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The couple have had the chance to add some of their own flair to the room in the form of artwork that is mounted on the wall, and a few vases and plants.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

For both the airborne and grounded demands of the “Gigue” in the first cast, Mr. Roxander performed with freedom and flair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

There are doubts about his ability to balance his natural flair with game management, but a shrewd display in Harlequins' win over Saracens in October showed he can strike it right.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Chandresh has an inherent flair for the unusual and curious; he understands the power of atmosphere.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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