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Recent Examples of giftedness
Gifted-education scholars point out that there is no standard definition of giftedness.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Some children show unusually strong curiosity, advanced reasoning, or a deep emotional awareness that sets them apart—but recognizing true giftedness can be difficult.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Some children show unusually strong curiosity, advanced reasoning, or a deep emotional awareness that sets them apart—but recognizing true giftedness can be difficult.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giftedness
Noun
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But when held up against the pantheon of medal-winning talent on the 45-strong entry list, Bucci’s was unlikely to be the name a punter would put forward as the winner.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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That aging ensemble bursts with talent — so much so that its writers don’t mind killing off the occasional gramps or gran.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
Noun
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However, as throughout history, the determination, resourcefulness, and sheer courage of the people of Ukraine have been important.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The pope proposes that overreliance on AI risks weakening human resourcefulness and creativity, and that sharing intimate conversations with chatbots can be dangerous and isolating.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Giftedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giftedness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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