as in gifted
having a special ability to do something well; having talent
a highly talented athlete As a writer, she is enormously talented.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of talented
Albin referenced opposing teams being heavier and more talented in the trenches a season ago, so adding the 6-foot-5, 315-pound tackle, among other new additions, was a top priority.
—
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The manual skills with which the products are applied, for example, were fine-tuned by Madame Allouche herself, a very talented osteopath.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Among them have been intrepid, talented chefs, undeterred by the cold, who have slowly but surely created a remarkably diverse food scene, using the agricultural bounty that defines the region.
—David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Jennifer’s work is ultimately about access, turning an industry known for exclusivity into one that talented individuals can understand and navigate with confidence.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Yoshida is not a bad player, but with all of the other talented players that Boston has, there is not enough room for the three-year veteran.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Obviously, really talented thrower.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Mark down another win for the talented Sandra Hüller and that guy named Ryan Gosling.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Some people were saying Rock Canyon was the least talented team in the Class 6A Final Four.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The manual skills with which the products are applied, for example, were fine-tuned by Madame Allouche herself, a very talented osteopath.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Among them have been intrepid, talented chefs, undeterred by the cold, who have slowly but surely created a remarkably diverse food scene, using the agricultural bounty that defines the region.
—David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Jennifer’s work is ultimately about access, turning an industry known for exclusivity into one that talented individuals can understand and navigate with confidence.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Yoshida is not a bad player, but with all of the other talented players that Boston has, there is not enough room for the three-year veteran.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Obviously, really talented thrower.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Mark down another win for the talented Sandra Hüller and that guy named Ryan Gosling.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Some people were saying Rock Canyon was the least talented team in the Class 6A Final Four.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talented
Adjective
-
My professors there were gifted close readers.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Some parents feel squeezed when gifted assets significantly appreciate, according to Robert Westley of Northern Trust.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Although Cleopatra and Nefertiti are more well-known, Hatshepsut stands out as one of the most skilled and successful female rulers of the ancient world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Manufacturers and employers across diverse industries throughout our state rely on these institutions to educate engineers, health care professionals, teachers, data scientists and other skilled workers emerging from this talent pipeline.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Literary style and themes Critics have praised French’s novels for their vivid settings, psychologically nuanced characters, and skillful dialogue.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Roberto Rodríguez, 48, was one of the most proficient dancers.—
Natalia Favre,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Only about one-third of high-school seniors are proficient in reading and just one-fourth are proficient in math.—
Courtney Corbello,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Education also plays a role, with more educated women tending to have fewer children.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
-
Various strands of the opposition—ethnic minorities, leftists, and educated technocrats—appeared determined to block him, even at the price of leaving the regime in place.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
But a northern climate, stringent building codes, and the gauntlet of public review shouldn’t exclude the immense trove of experienced professionals who have worked in big, dense cities that are more similar to than different from ours.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
-
One qualitative study found women were more likely to retire early because of fatigue, with lasting consequences for retirement income and for workplaces losing experienced people at their peak.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The good songs are solid on Keef’s new album, which demonstrates his accomplished production without the thrilling highs of his best recent releases.—
Dylan Green,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Preston is an accomplished author with six novels under his belt, and has written heaps for major publications like the NYT, The Guardian, and the Financial Times.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Talented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talented. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
