flare vs flair
Definitions
noun
- a sudden outburst of emotion
- a shape that spreads outward
- (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
- a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
- a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
verb
- burn brightly
- become flared and widen, usually at one end
- shine with a sudden light
- erupt or intensify suddenly
Examples
With the range of firearms commonly used, from long-barreled .22 rimfire to snubby .44 magnum a friend calls his the "flare gun", you get quite a range of outcomes in terms of unburned powder distribution.
As the match flared in his hands, something needle-sharp sliced through his jacket to touch his spine.
As a result, instead of the clean visuals that typify the science fiction genre, we see lens flares, shaky handheld cameras, zooms, and sloppy rack focuses even in CGI shots.
Definitions
noun
- a shape that spreads outward
- distinctive and stylish elegance
- a natural talent
Examples
His flair and showmanship won new audiences and gained the theatre great prestige.
France play with more flair and inventiveness, whereas England are a more disciplined side.
He was resistant at first, but soon became a careful dresser and appreciative of his wife's flair for interior design.
