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Recent Examples of giftedness
Gifted-education scholars point out that there is no standard definition of giftedness.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Some children show unusually strong curiosity, advanced reasoning, or a deep emotional awareness that sets them apart—but recognizing true giftedness can be difficult.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Some children show unusually strong curiosity, advanced reasoning, or a deep emotional awareness that sets them apart—but recognizing true giftedness can be difficult.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giftedness
Noun
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The three hundred players are identified during the preceding summer and fall, when team scouts scour the country to evaluate prospective college talent.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There aren’t many options for the Pistons to upgrade from someone his age, with his talent and frame.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Individuals born with Pluto in Virgo possess sharp instincts, an eye for detail and a sorcery-like resourcefulness.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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And from a coach who was questioned over and over again as the Wolves labored through an uninspiring regular season only to conduct a master class in strategy and resourcefulness to lead his severely short-handed team to a stunning upset.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Giftedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giftedness. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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