as in gifted
having a special ability to do something well; having talent
a highly talented athlete As a writer, she is enormously talented.
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Recent Examples of talented
The talented Czech goalies are practically salivating at the opportunity.
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Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
This season’s runways will feature household names, like Adore Me and Naeem Khan, as well as dozens of talented independent designers.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Maye should also attack nickelback Devon Witherspoon, one of the more talented corners in the game who also allowed one of the highest catch percentages in the league.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
As if executing an Olympic lift, Whitt blends complex components into a concentrated, explosive message aimed to inspire discipline and accountability while pushing a talented group of players to strain every fiber of their being.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The Seahawks have been the best team in the NFL all season and are undoubtedly more talented overall.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Thanks to these talented people for sharing their work.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Although Samuel and his siblings may have two very talented parents, the kids tend to stay out of the spotlight—and their parents are actively discouraging careers in Hollywood.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Kehlani’s performance was the culmination of an afternoon and evening of the San Jose City Hall’s transformation into the epicenter of a music festival celebrating a diverse array of talented Bay Area artists and musicians.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
This season’s runways will feature household names, like Adore Me and Naeem Khan, as well as dozens of talented independent designers.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Maye should also attack nickelback Devon Witherspoon, one of the more talented corners in the game who also allowed one of the highest catch percentages in the league.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
As if executing an Olympic lift, Whitt blends complex components into a concentrated, explosive message aimed to inspire discipline and accountability while pushing a talented group of players to strain every fiber of their being.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
The Seahawks have been the best team in the NFL all season and are undoubtedly more talented overall.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Thanks to these talented people for sharing their work.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Although Samuel and his siblings may have two very talented parents, the kids tend to stay out of the spotlight—and their parents are actively discouraging careers in Hollywood.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Kehlani’s performance was the culmination of an afternoon and evening of the San Jose City Hall’s transformation into the epicenter of a music festival celebrating a diverse array of talented Bay Area artists and musicians.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talented
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She is remembered as a gifted painter and skillful in pastels, in addition to being an avid supporter of philanthropic causes and frequent golfer, finding both love and frustration in the sport, her family says.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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Option three is Tú Anh, with Tú meaning talented or gifted and Anh defined as bright and intelligent.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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There’s a shortage of skilled workers who have both the manual skills and the organizational skills needed for the sector, and there’s also competition among companies for warehouse personnel based on pay, benefits, lifestyle and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Elegant materials, bespoke furnishings, skillful layering of textures, and eye-catching lighting are all hallmarks of Hogarty’s soulful spaces, and the firm seeks to create an emotional response with its polished yet comfortable aesthetic.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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During her tenure at UTA, her skillful agenting has shaped and built the careers of so many iconic talents.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The test, given in 2024, revealed that only 22% of 8th graders scored at or above proficient in reading.—
Larry Sand,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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On the National Assessment of Educational Progress exam, only 29% of California 4th-graders and 25% of 8th-graders scored proficient in reading and math.—
Jill Stegman,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Except for Susan, none of the children appeared to be genetically related to Silvia, Song told me, because Guojun wanted egg donors who were younger, non-Asian, and more educated.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ricart, a former chair of the National Automobile Dealers Association, has seen that rate double at his lot as consumers have become more educated.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Galanti said that uncertainty is why infrequent travelers are often more prone to anxiety than experienced ones.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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As for options, Chock is an experienced designer and has designed costumes for the Spain and Georgia national teams, while Bates loves to golf.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mars Salazar is an accomplished music journalist based in Austin, Texas.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Newsom is by any account an accomplished politician, as the two-term governor of the nation’s largest state and a global economic powerhouse, Davis said.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Talented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talented. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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