panache
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- noun
- /pəˈnæʃ/
- She danced across the stage with such panache that everyone was captivated.
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Watch on YouTubeThose are those moves and combinations that just show such flair, panache and and, and and soul.
- Those are those moves and combinations that just show such flair, panache and and, and and soul.
- So I can't falter for for liking that British comedic sensibility and storytelling panache.
Examples
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Lovey Howell handled things with more panache than Ann Romney.
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A man who enjoys life, who has, shall we say... panache.
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You always did have panache.
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I thought it needed a little panache.
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I'd see that it had a certain panache.
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But what really makes him remarkable is the relaxed style, the humor, and the panache that he brings to whatever he does.
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A story told before, yes, but we like to flatter ourselves that it's never been told with this kind of distinction and panache.
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Eccleston and David Tennant, both of whom brought fierce energy and panache to the role.
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A guy like Big Ern, with his panache and style, has clearly done for bowling what Muhammad Ali did for boxing.
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And so are the dancers of North London, blending the panache of the Nicholas Brothers with b-boying and boogie.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
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3.4
A distinctive way people dress or behave that shows taste
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4.4
A natural talent for doing something in a stylish, original way
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5.4
A confident, stylish way of behaving or dressing
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8.4
A strong, lively way of doing something that shows confidence
A stylish, impressive appearance that shows wealth or good taste
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Etymology
Panache later came to mean 'stylish confidence' because a bold plume made its wearer look brave and showy, so the feather became a picture of flair and daring style.