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September 6, 2022

Word of the Day: Panache

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Word of the Day : September 6, 2022

panache \puh-NAHSH\ noun

What It Means

Today, when we say that someone has panache, we are saying that they have energy, spirit, and style. Originally, the word referred to an ornamental tuft or plume of feathers, and especially one affixed to a helmet.

// Ever the showman, he not only caught the ball, he made a diving catch and caught it with panache.

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