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
This is also the difference between government and the larger idea of governance, which taps the energies and talents of whole communities for building the commonwealth, a reframing of democracy championed by groups like the Institute for Democracy in South Africa.
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Harry Boyte, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Powered by Memehouse’s state-of-the-art production team, the event was broadcast simultaneously across more than 20 talent channels with professional sports-level quality.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
They also must be given credit for identifying Maye’s talent and not taking any available trades for the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
But Baranski feels lucky to be playing aristocratic Agnes van Rhijn, and praised her castmates for their talent and dedication.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Harry Boyte, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Powered by Memehouse’s state-of-the-art production team, the event was broadcast simultaneously across more than 20 talent channels with professional sports-level quality.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
They also must be given credit for identifying Maye’s talent and not taking any available trades for the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
But Baranski feels lucky to be playing aristocratic Agnes van Rhijn, and praised her castmates for their talent and dedication.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talent
Noun
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In the era of collaboration, globalization, and entrepreneurship, EQ surpassed IQ as the must-have aptitude for an interconnected world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Broncos expect Stidham to play well given his mental aptitude, preparation and personality.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Having hit the ground running with the one-two punch of Promising Young Woman (2020) and Saltburn (2023), Fennell immediately showed a knack for provocation and a willingness to poke social-issue bears, even if the aim-to-grasp ratio tended to fall short.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Martin himself has a knack for reinforcing these caricatures.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Epstein gave Siegal $30,000 as a birthday gift in July 2018.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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The movie opens with marshland residents, including Lamia and Bibi, lining up far back and pressing urgently forward, jerricans in hand, to receive fresh water at a tanker truck from officials offering it as a gift from Hussein.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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True to her signature flair for whimsy, Samuel brought in lots of playful elements featuring warm colors, bright patterns, and contemporary silhouettes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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The menu brings classic steakhouse dishes served with indulgence and flair.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Talent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talent. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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