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panache

panache

11 8.1
A confident and stylish way of behaving that attracts attention
  • noun
  • /pəˈnæʃ/
translation icon : estilo
  • She danced across the stage with such panache that everyone was captivated.

Those are those moves and combinations that just show such flair, panache and and, and and soul.

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Examples

  • 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.

  • You always did have panache.

  • I thought it needed a little panache.

  • I'd see that it had a certain panache.

  • But what really makes him remarkable is the relaxed style, the humor, and the panache that he brings to whatever he does.

  • A story told before, yes, but we like to flatter ourselves that it's never been told with this kind of distinction and panache.

  • 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.

  • And so are the dancers of North London, blending the panache of the Nicholas Brothers with b-boying and boogie.

    Academic text (1999)

Synonyms

style
vspanache
3.4

A distinctive way people dress or behave that shows taste

focuses on confident stylish show and elegant manner rather than general way
flair
vspanache
69 4.4

A natural talent for doing something in a stylish, original way

highlights performative confident elegance rather than innate ability
dash
vspanache
38 5.4

A confident, stylish way of behaving or dressing

is more openly showy and theatrical in presentation
elan
vspanache
5 8.4

A strong, lively way of doing something that shows confidence

focuses more on stylish show and elegant appearance than energy
swellness
vspanache
  • Archaic
8.4

A stylish, impressive appearance that shows wealth or good taste

emphasizes confident stylish showiness rather than general splendor

Antonyms

25 4.5

A feeling of embarrassment or discomfort in social situations

3 3.3

Lack of smooth, graceful movement or behavior that looks awkward

Idioms

In a stylish and confident way that impresses people

How Stylish

flamboyance
4 7.7
panache
11 8.1
elegance
47 3.5
style
3.4
plainness
1 3.5

Surface Forms

panache singular
panaches plural

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.