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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
This was a team that looked tougher, more connected and, frankly, more talented than the team with the better record.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Super talented and super athletic.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
With Henderson and Allen back, and the addition of Lewis, Cyril, Goode and five-star recruit Caleb Gaskins from Columbus High School, Lucas has a talented core to build around.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Bain being available would satisfy that requirement to keep the talented pass rusher in the Sunshine State.
—Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Pat was a rare kind of person—brilliantly talented, endlessly kind, and generous in spirit.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, member schools with talented athletes who want to keep playing have incentives to advocate for those athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s not to say Rivas isn’t a talented athlete.
—Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Go all in and do the pizza tasting menu at Concettina ai Tre Santi, run by talented young pizzaiolo Ciro Oliva.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Super talented and super athletic.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
With Henderson and Allen back, and the addition of Lewis, Cyril, Goode and five-star recruit Caleb Gaskins from Columbus High School, Lucas has a talented core to build around.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Bain being available would satisfy that requirement to keep the talented pass rusher in the Sunshine State.
—Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Pat was a rare kind of person—brilliantly talented, endlessly kind, and generous in spirit.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, member schools with talented athletes who want to keep playing have incentives to advocate for those athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
That’s not to say Rivas isn’t a talented athlete.
—Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Go all in and do the pizza tasting menu at Concettina ai Tre Santi, run by talented young pizzaiolo Ciro Oliva.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talented
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The 2019 Kennedy Center honoree, a protege of the late Leonard Bernstein, was a gifted pianist known for his exuberant compositions and ability to break down musical genres, and in particular, his dynamic interpretations of Gustav Mahler.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Woods remains the most naturally gifted interior disruptor in this class, even if the production never quite matched the hype.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And their second-best defender, Jaden McDaniels, is skilled at calling the Nuggets’ names.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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While one research study found REIT investments were associated with higher spending on nursing wages, another concluded that after being bought by REITs, nursing homes frequently replaced registered nurses with less skilled nurses and aides.—
Jordan Rau,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This was because the law required that every student be proficient in math and reading by 2014.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Casey is a dependable, technically proficient blocker whose best NFL fit may ultimately come inside.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Education also plays a role, with more educated women tending to have fewer children.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Various strands of the opposition—ethnic minorities, leftists, and educated technocrats—appeared determined to block him, even at the price of leaving the regime in place.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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United currently aim to make four major signings, including an experienced striker and a left-back, with Tyrell Malacia departing and Luke Shaw needing to be rested more given the addition of midweek games.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers’ two most experienced players created a signature moment in the final minute with the Lakers leading by five.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Roush and Klein are more accomplished blockers than receivers in college.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the Queen was deeply involved in breeding and racing, Anne became an accomplished equestrian in her own right, even competing in the Olympic Games in 1976.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Talented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talented. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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