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panache

[puh-nash, -nahsh] / pəˈnæʃ, -ˈnɑʃ /


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The darker strains in his comedies have been drawn out by directors eager to show there’s more to the playwright than his drawing room panache.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Later, when Bond is whisked to Vietnam, the orchestra swells with suave panache, immersing you in the action before 007 has even uttered a quip.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

“The Fine Art of Lying,” written with the panache of a suspenseful novel of manners, probes the machinations of the art market and a few of the murkier areas of financial management.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

Sokolov’s eye for visual flair brings some much-needed panache to this well-worn formula, but even his playful directorial spirit isn’t enough to shake the feeling that one has seen this film before.

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026

Kay’s panache, for instance, was shaped like a rigid, flat fan, with its edges pointing fore and aft.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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