Flair-Flare | Commonly Confused Words
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Flair vs. Flare

Flair

A natural ability or talent for a particular activity or skill; also, a distinctive and stylish quality or elegance.

Examples:

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

Examples:

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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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • 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.
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