A natural ability or talent for a particular activity or skill; also, a distinctive and stylish quality or elegance.
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Her flair for design transformed the entire room.He cooked with such flair that every meal felt magical.The author's flair for storytelling kept us engaged throughout.
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Flare
/fleə/
A burst of bright light or flame
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The mountaineers used a flare to signal for help.Her dress flared out at the bottom, giving it a vintage look.The dispute caused tensions to flare among the group.
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Flair often relates to style or ability, while flare usually involves light or fire.
Flair has an i like skill, which can help you remember its relation to talent.
Flare shares a root with flare-up, which can remind you of light or something intensifying.
Flair, with its association to flair bartending, suggests finesse and creativity.
Flare can relate to physics or emergency situations, reflecting its broader, more practical uses.