BENTS Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

bents

noun

plural of bent

as in inclinations

a habitual attraction to some activity or thing the perfect gift for a person of a literary bent

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as in talents

a special and usually inborn ability having a decided bent for languages, he picked up Italian in no time

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Recent Examples of bents It’s currently invested in 236 companies across 26 industries, with significant bents toward healthcare/pharmaceuticals and business services. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 This approach requires large upfront investments that lack across-the-board support, either because of budgeting realities or ideological bents. — Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 This approach requires large upfront investments that lack across-the-board support, either because of budgeting realities or ideological bents. — Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 Among his work was co-creating shows such as Righteous Gemstones, Eastbound & Down and Vice Principals, all for HBO and with strong, over-the-top comedic bents. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 The Olympic Games provide an opportunity for Americans of all political bents to come together to root for Team USA. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026 And there are people with theological and philosophical bents who use the BGV theorem to bolster their preferred arguments over how the Universe ultimately began, with dubious and debatable results. — Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bents

Noun

The solution Ciufolini proposed decades ago while working with physicist John Archibald Wheeler was to use two satellites in supplementary orbits, meaning with orbital inclinations that sum to 180 degrees.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.

— Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of inclinations

Noun

Pica and compulsive tendencies There’s an important distinction between chewing and pica in cats.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Except her version of fun involves vengeance, sly righteousness and the exposure of humanity’s darker tendencies.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of tendencies

Noun

For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.

— GRACIA LIU-FARRER, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025

Definition of aptitudes

Noun

In her memoir, Andrews mentions that her children briefly attended UCLA Lab School and that Joanna had affinities for horseback riding and reading.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Spanish society has always had a relatively high tolerance for Latin American immigrants, who speak the local language and share certain cultural affinities.

— Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026

Definition of affinities

Noun

Though holiday gifting may not yet be on your radar, keep in mind that the sale is a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for various occasions, stress-free.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Strengthen limitations on gifts and gratuities from vendors doing business with or seeking to do business with the district to board members and their families.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Definition of gifts

Noun

Soprano Michelle Allie Drever sings the title role, while tenor Maxwell Ary is Ruggero, the object of her conflicted affections.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
In any case, as their journey reminds us, someone (or in this case something) needn’t be perfect to be worthy of our affections.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Definition of affections

Noun

This will help create more space for decor or other knick-knacks around your home and will give you peace of mind for having all of your mail in one place.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, The Spruce, 10 July 2026
Donate your knick-knacks to the thrift store for the true collectors to snatch up.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 June 2026