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Panache

n.energetic, joyfulliterary

What it means

Bold, confident style that makes an action memorable.

Reach for it when admiring someone who combines assurance with expressive flair

Niko presented the modest proposal with enough panache to energize the room.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    pizzazz

    when sparkle and entertainment value suit an informal setting

    not when Pizzazz can belong to decoration alone and need not show confidence.

  • playful

    swagger

    when conspicuous self-assurance is intentionally cheeky

    not when Swagger easily sounds boastful, while panache is usually admiring.

  • everyday

    flair

    when a distinctive natural style is the point

    not when Flair can be quiet or specialized; panache adds conspicuous confidence.

  • everyday

    style

    when manner or appearance should be described neutrally

    not when Style lacks the headword's suggestion of boldness and show.

  • formal

    aplomb

    when composure under pressure matters most

    not when Aplomb is controlled and poised, without requiring any flamboyant touch.

  • literary

    bravura

    when dazzling technical display deserves emphasis

    not when Bravura fits virtuoso execution, not ordinary actions done with attractive style.

  • literary

    verve

    when lively energy drives the performance

    not when Verve centers animation rather than the performer's confident flourish.

Said against

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  • awkwardness
  • timidity
  • dullness

It naturally appears in

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  • with panache

    With panache, the host turned a delayed dinner into an improvised garden party.

  • considerable panache

    Considerable panache made the young quartet's finale feel fearless.

  • stylistic panache

    Stylistic panache lifted the practical handbook above routine instruction.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.