The panache of a trusty leader (5)

I believe the answer is:

style

'the panache' is the definition.
('style' can be a synonym of 'panache')

'of a trusty leader' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'STYLE' is hidden within 'trusty leader'.

(Other definitions for style that I've seen before include "Elan" , "Manner; elegance" , "Designate" , "Showy way of life - elegance" , "Fashion - flair" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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