as in aptitudes
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 talents
One of the best quarterback prospects in college football right now was a big fish in smaller waters while in Pullman, now surrounded by more like-minded talents pulling the strings at Oklahoma.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The Smashing Machine traces three years in Kerr’s career, when his talents had begun to wane but his instincts still pushed him to focus on numbing the pain of his wounds.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Besides, the Opening Ceremony customer was interested less in luxury brands than in signalling a proximity to experimental design and emerging talents.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Now based in Tokyo, Moor, like Laclau, is among the rare Western postproduction talents deeply embedded in Asia’s film industries.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Back then, even being the son of Hindi film industry royalty (Shah Rukh Khan) couldn’t help — but now, it’s given a voice to one of the most promising talents in Bollywood.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2025
Despite his many accomplishments, this remarkably eclectic pianist was quick ti downplay his talents.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
After an evil and jealous witch casts a spell on young Sophie that ages her prematurely, Howl must use all his magical talents to set things right.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
Walker and Sheppard are both rotation-level talents.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The Smashing Machine traces three years in Kerr’s career, when his talents had begun to wane but his instincts still pushed him to focus on numbing the pain of his wounds.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Besides, the Opening Ceremony customer was interested less in luxury brands than in signalling a proximity to experimental design and emerging talents.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Now based in Tokyo, Moor, like Laclau, is among the rare Western postproduction talents deeply embedded in Asia’s film industries.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Back then, even being the son of Hindi film industry royalty (Shah Rukh Khan) couldn’t help — but now, it’s given a voice to one of the most promising talents in Bollywood.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 19 Sep. 2025
Despite his many accomplishments, this remarkably eclectic pianist was quick ti downplay his talents.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
After an evil and jealous witch casts a spell on young Sophie that ages her prematurely, Howl must use all his magical talents to set things right.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
Walker and Sheppard are both rotation-level talents.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talents
Noun
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical aptitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The nonprofit awards gifts, grants and scholarships to educational areas in need of additional funding.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some of them would fit in just as well as decor pieces in your hallway or living room, and many of them would make the best gifts.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to books for sale, there will be jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more available.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mere knick-knacks, which have all disappeared with the vicissitudes of years.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Talents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talents. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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