A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention. He entered the room with a flourish, drawing everyone's eyes to him.
An embellishment or ornamentation, especially in handwriting or music. The calligrapher added a flourish to the end of each letter.
A period of thriving or vigorous growth. The Renaissance was a time of cultural flourish in Europe.
A short, showy fanfare played on brass instruments to introduce something or someone. A flourish of trumpets announced the arrival of the queen.