élan

Example Sentences

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And so it was with Hollywood, which over the course of four decades translated some of McMurtry’s best work for film, episodes narrated with élan by Mr. Streitfeld.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It was something in Dominique Pelicot's swagger, his "élan" - as the French might put it - that immediately struck the psychiatrist as odd.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024

She handled paint with the gestural élan of a materials-focused Abstract Expressionist.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2024

A stylish blender or kettle can earn its space on the counter by adding a dash of élan or color.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Yet Elizebeth remained unruffled, approaching the job with her trademark energy and élan.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield