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panache

[/pəˈnæʃ/]
nounmasculinepl: panaches
panache
1. A flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive elegance and flair
He performed the difficult task with great panache.
Ele realizou a tarefa difícil com grande panache.
2. A plume or bunch of feathers, especially on a helmet or hat
The knight's helmet was adorned with a white panache.
O elmo do cavaleiro estava adornado com um panache branco.
NYC Slang
swag, style, pizzazz
Synonyms
flairstyleélanflourishpizzazzvervedash
Antonyms
dullnessplainnessordinarinessmediocrity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
panache
Used in Portuguese without modification; refers to style and elegance
Portugal
panache
Less commonly used; 'elegância' or 'estilo' often preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

with panache - com elegância/estilo
lack panache - carecer de estilo
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