Meaning & use

flair

noun·Everyday

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A natural talent, stylish quality, or distinctive elegance in doing something.

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She has a flair for turning ordinary meals into memorable ones.

His flair for dramatic storytelling kept the audience captivated.

A note on using this word

Don't confuse 'flair' (talent or style) with 'flare' (a burst of flame or light); the two words are pronounced identically but spelled differently.

Words with a similar meaning

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