élan

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

Although cut off from the economics of putting pen to paper or finger to keyboard, scores of WGA members are using their downtime and when not picketing the studios to channel their creative élan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2023

Her appearance at The Triple Door is a record release party for a surprising new EP, “Vanity,” which pushes her special blend of jazz, folk and Broadway élan into startling art-song territory.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 4, 2023

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

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

The elan, the outrageous ability to unlock defences in ways that opponents just don't see coming is alive and well, but his game management has caught up with his natural flair in recent years.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025

Chucho and Correa become good friends as well, as the principal is won over by the new teacher’s creativity, commitment and elan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023

There was some real youthful elan in his win at the 65+ senior championship over FM David Shnaider in a Rossolimo Sicilian.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2022

Through two starts, Penix has run the Husky offense with precision, confidence and even a bit of elan.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2022

Consider this dog of great elan, of impeccable manner, of ton, enfin of a certain majesty.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck