panache
a confident, stylish manner of doing something that attracts admiration
Word origin: From French panache, a plume of feathers worn on a helmet.
Panache in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing panache in a sentence.
She handled the crisis with such panache that her reputation only grew stronger.
She fielded the hostile questions with such panache that even her opponents applauded.
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The committee dismissed the proposal as blank, pointing out that its projected revenues depended on conditions no economy had ever sustained.
Using “panache” well
Panache is strongly positive, suggesting flamboyant confidence and stylish flair, not mere competence.
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resembling a palace in size or grandeur
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pale or lacking vitality and color
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