savant

noun

sa-ˈvänt How to pronounce savant (audio)
Definition of savantnext
as in scholar
a person of deep wisdom or learning a savant in the field of medical ethics

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Recent Examples of savant Acuff is more of a savant in pick-and-roll. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 June 2026 Johnson is a melodic savant, with a knack for knowing just how often to add seductive flourishes like a wordless, cooing chorus. — Troy Carpenter, SPIN, 15 June 2026 Griffin has never pretended to be a radical innovator or a savant. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Craig is an absolute savant of a writer. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for savant
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  • But University of Pennsylvania classics scholar Emily Wilson, who published her own translation of Homer's epic in 2017, says Nolan's script is poorly written and lacking in emotional depth and character development.
    — Dave Davies, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Native Forward has since funded over 22,000 scholars, significantly increasing Native professionals.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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