Flair vs. Flare

The definition of flair according to Merriam-Webster is "a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something," while flare is defined as "a fire or blaze of light used especially to signal, illuminate, or attract attention" or "to burn with an unsteady flame." While the two words sound similar, they have different meanings. Here's a tip from ThoughtCo to help remember the difference between flare and flair:

Try looking at the word "flared" to help remember the difference between "flair" and "flare." The word "flared" includes the word "red." As noted, "flare" as a noun can mean a fire or blaze of light. Something that has "flared" has produced a fire or flame. Fire is often orange but also contains red. "Flare" is also often paired with the word "up." So, if you hear someone say that a person's temper has "flared up" or that a small blaze suddenly "flared up" into a major blaze, you would know to use the word "flared," which contains red and is followed by "up."