as in aptitude
a special and usually inborn ability
Liza's musical talent was already apparent by the time she was five a talent for coming up with really funny answers to stupid questions
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Recent Examples of talent
But her freshman season didn’t quite go as planned—highlighted by off the court issues that may give some programs pause despite her talent.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Given Groff’s musical talents, giving him a moment to sing was a no-brainer, so Rashan Sethi and Karan Soni did a rewrite to include the memorable musical moment.
—Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2025
People with narcissistic traits often have an inflated sense of their own talents, achievements and significance in the world.
—Dr. Cortney Warren, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
In some cases, management talent is brought in from the outside but typically there will also be internal promotions.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Given Groff’s musical talents, giving him a moment to sing was a no-brainer, so Rashan Sethi and Karan Soni did a rewrite to include the memorable musical moment.
—Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2025
People with narcissistic traits often have an inflated sense of their own talents, achievements and significance in the world.
—Dr. Cortney Warren, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
In some cases, management talent is brought in from the outside but typically there will also be internal promotions.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talent
Noun
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His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Miami Marlins' right fielder also stole 16 bags in 18 attempts last year, showing a knack for swiping bases with a high success rate.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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The public relations team for Goldwell caught wind of my desire to go blonde and set me up with Kylie Bussing, a colorist and Goldwell spokesperson with a knack for brunette-to-blonde transformations.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From an intimate farm-to-table restaurant with Latin flair to original stage productions that blur the line between cabaret and opera, here’s everything new to discover at Faena.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This elbow-sleeve sweater jacket has a relaxed fit that’s a no-brainer for draping over staple tees and tanks with a preppy flair.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Talent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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