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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Paris St-Germain have a knack of beating Premier League clubs.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Now, she’s combining her knack for emotional lyricism with her soulful voice, recently opening for Tito Double P in Mexico, and breaking out with her recent single, “Pagana.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
He is widely seen as a gifted salesman with a knack for jump-starting the sort of viral moments on social media that double as shrewd self-promotion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
As the filmmaker behind the acclaimed “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” and “20 Feet from Stardom,” Neville has a well-honed knack for getting to the heart of our most cherished stories.
From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026
Simon also proved to have a knack for calming a squalling infant, so he was quickly put to work.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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