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In the 14th century, if someone told you that you had flair (or flayre as it was then commonly spelled), you might very well take offense. This is because in Middle English flayre meant "an odor." The word is derived from the Old French verb flairier ("to give off an odor"), which came, in turn, from Late Latin flagrare, itself an alteration of fragrare. (The English words fragrant and fragrance also derive from fragrare.) The "odor" sense of flair fell out of use, but in the 19th century, English speakers once again borrowed flair from the French—this time (influenced by the Modern French use of the word for the sense of smell) to indicate a discriminating sense or instinctive discernment.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
From the soulful tones of gospel legends to the contemporary flair of rising stars, these albums offer something for everyone looking to elevate their celebrations.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Exequiel Zeballos, who is only 22, is the next rising star for Boca but apart from his flair Boca has given its fans little to get excited about as of late.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Design: The vision for this property was created to have a contemporary coastal aesthetic with a transitional flair.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Flair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flair. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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