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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
Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have built much of their recent success around a deep and talented starting rotation, so much so that the team was able to confidently move on from a star starter before this season began.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
With a talented squad led by Kylian Mbappé, they look all set for yet another successful campaign.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
The Wolverines return a talented roster that includes Final Four Most Outstanding Player Elliot Cadeau, rising sophomore Trey McKenney and several high-profile transfers.
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Amber Harding,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Room and his Curaçao mates held a talented Ecuador team at bay.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
De Ketelaere is a talented forward with the capacity to drop deep and connect with Kevin De Bruyne and Belgium’s talented wide forwards, but Egypt were content to sit back and allow their opponents to shuttle the ball side to side, with no one providing much threat of direct penetration.
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The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
But with the talented defender symptom-free for the last week or so, the Yankees are hoping that this time away can serve as a reset.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
These were both devastating blows since the public saw them each as the face and voice of the groups, even though there were other very talented singes and songwriters in the bands.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
With a talented squad led by Kylian Mbappé, they look all set for yet another successful campaign.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
The Wolverines return a talented roster that includes Final Four Most Outstanding Player Elliot Cadeau, rising sophomore Trey McKenney and several high-profile transfers.
—
Amber Harding,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Room and his Curaçao mates held a talented Ecuador team at bay.
—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
De Ketelaere is a talented forward with the capacity to drop deep and connect with Kevin De Bruyne and Belgium’s talented wide forwards, but Egypt were content to sit back and allow their opponents to shuttle the ball side to side, with no one providing much threat of direct penetration.
—
The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
But with the talented defender symptom-free for the last week or so, the Yankees are hoping that this time away can serve as a reset.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
These were both devastating blows since the public saw them each as the face and voice of the groups, even though there were other very talented singes and songwriters in the bands.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talented
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There is absolutely no debate that this American squad is the most technically gifted in the nation’s history.
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Iceland, in particular, is gifted with regular gale-force winds; summer days can rotate between sun, sleet, and snow; and the terrain requires special knowledge to safely navigate.
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Blending ego and empathy, Chung delivered a skilled performance that may well win over Emmy voters in the supporting actor (drama) category this cycle.
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In addition to being a great student, Maddie is a skilled softball player, which her mom Jamie Lynn bragged about in May 2022.
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.
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In relatively affluent Fairfield — predominantly white, with under one-fifth of students receiving free or reduced price meals — 74% of kindergarteners in the 2023-24 school year were already proficient in reading.
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My super-duper smart friend Ben Affleck is very well educated on it and has just sold that company to Netflix.
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They were meant to be read and thought about by an interested and educated public, as the authors understood the importance of public opinion not simply to the ratification process but to any democratic system.
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From congested lines for TSA screenings to ever-changing departure times and hard-to-find gates, airports can trip up even the most experienced travelers.
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Detaille argues that the next wave of premium storytelling could come from pairing online-native creators with experienced film and television writers, producers and executives.
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.
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Stallone reportedly recommended Milligan, an accomplished physical therapist, to help get his co-star back into fighting shape.
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“Talented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talented. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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