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a natural ability of the mind or body although they are well into their 80s, the mental faculties of this couple are as sharp as ever

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How does the noun faculty differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of faculty are aptitude, bent, genius, gift, knack, and talent. While all these words mean "a special ability for doing something," faculty applies to an innate or less often acquired ability for a particular accomplishment or function.

a faculty for remembering names

When would aptitude be a good substitute for faculty?

The words aptitude and faculty can be used in similar contexts, but aptitude implies a natural liking for some activity and the likelihood of success in it.

a mechanical aptitude

How are the words bent and aptitude related as synonyms of faculty?

Bent is nearly equal to aptitude but it stresses inclination perhaps more than specific ability.

a family with an artistic bent

In what contexts can genius take the place of faculty?

While the synonyms genius and faculty are close in meaning, genius suggests impressive inborn creative ability.

has no great genius for poetry

When could gift be used to replace faculty?

The meanings of gift and faculty largely overlap; however, gift often implies special favor by God or nature.

the gift of singing beautifully

When might knack be a better fit than faculty?

The words knack and faculty are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, knack implies a comparatively minor but special ability making for ease and dexterity in performance.

the knack of getting along

When is talent a more appropriate choice than faculty?

Although the words talent and faculty have much in common, talent suggests a marked natural ability that needs to be developed.

has enough talent to succeed

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of faculty The money will help cover the costs of instructional design, videography and faculty hiring. John Wisely, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025 In addition, members of the university's Counseling Center and its Campus Ministry, as well as its Employee Assistance Program, were being made available around the clock to help students, staff and faculty. Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025 The 26 Israeli citizens, most of whom are faculty members and students at the Ivy League school in New York, filed an amicus brief backing Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist, in his ongoing immigration case. Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025 The new law doesn’t explicitly ban faculty associations and senates. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faculty
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Noun
  • He's been incredible with the Mets, and his power is almost impossible to replace.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The rallies aimed to demonstrate the power of the working class in cities including Boston, Chicago, Detroit and New York.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Leeds are tipped to survive the drop after adding Premier League experience and European talent to their ranks.
    Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Bhutia is part of India's digital growth story that is creating entrepreneurs, drawing investments, and attracting global tech giants, fueled in large part by a gigantic talent pool and tech userbase.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • So too does the front office, which traded away multiple draft assets, including the ability to draft All-Star Sonia Citron, to acquire former Olympian Ariel Atkins in the 2025 offseason.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • That includes better interest rates and the ability to borrow more money.
    Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • Unmanned Aerial Systems with thermal imaging and infrared capability are in use and night-capable aircraft are available to support crews overnight if needed and as conditions permit.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Subsequently, Army units performed new equipment training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma to prepare for potential employment of DE capabilities.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Herbert’s top-10 aptitude would’ve exposed Olave to fewer dangerous hits.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This leads him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The restaurant has the option to use the lobby for seating, increasing its capacity.
    La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • It’s meant to be as small and unobtrusive as possible, while still offering 80% of the capacity of the company’s larger models like the Big+Quiet.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This expansion is made possible through a lead gift from the Maguire Foundation.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • But will the bill come due on these escapes, not just against the Chargers but with their remarkable knack of winning one-score games?
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Shaq has a knack for turning star power into accessible ventures, whether that’s in fashion, food, or now fragrance.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Faculty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faculty. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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