as in gifted
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
Albin referenced opposing teams being heavier and more talented in the trenches a season ago, so adding the 6-foot-5, 315-pound tackle, among other new additions, was a top priority.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The manual skills with which the products are applied, for example, were fine-tuned by Madame Allouche herself, a very talented osteopath.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Among them have been intrepid, talented chefs, undeterred by the cold, who have slowly but surely created a remarkably diverse food scene, using the agricultural bounty that defines the region.
—David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Jennifer’s work is ultimately about access, turning an industry known for exclusivity into one that talented individuals can understand and navigate with confidence.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Yoshida is not a bad player, but with all of the other talented players that Boston has, there is not enough room for the three-year veteran.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Obviously, really talented thrower.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Mark down another win for the talented Sandra Hüller and that guy named Ryan Gosling.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Some people were saying Rock Canyon was the least talented team in the Class 6A Final Four.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The manual skills with which the products are applied, for example, were fine-tuned by Madame Allouche herself, a very talented osteopath.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Among them have been intrepid, talented chefs, undeterred by the cold, who have slowly but surely created a remarkably diverse food scene, using the agricultural bounty that defines the region.
—David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Jennifer’s work is ultimately about access, turning an industry known for exclusivity into one that talented individuals can understand and navigate with confidence.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Yoshida is not a bad player, but with all of the other talented players that Boston has, there is not enough room for the three-year veteran.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Obviously, really talented thrower.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Mark down another win for the talented Sandra Hüller and that guy named Ryan Gosling.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Some people were saying Rock Canyon was the least talented team in the Class 6A Final Four.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talented
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Within the lone star pattern of the quilt, gifted to her posthumously, were also Safari giraffes and zebras and elephants.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s to be expected from Liza Minnelli, daughter of the gifted but deeply troubled Judy Garland.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The participants range from marine and freshwater biologists and other scientists to highly skilled recreational divers and documentary filmmakers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iowa coach Ben McCollum said the first- and second-round showing for the conference speaks to its amount of skilled players and experienced coaches.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Newport’s skillful direction drives the more than 3½-hour play (including two intermissions), making every minute count.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Finnish native Margareta Martin brought enthusiasm and skillful organizing following a move to Atlanta, a dynamic that helped establish a wide variety of cultural, business, artistic and culinary links between the Nordic world and here.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That prospect would likely be a proficient pass-catcher who can complement Tremble in two-tight end sets.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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In addition to those four languages, the registrar is recruiting workers who are proficient in Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Tagalog or other languages.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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But a northern climate, stringent building codes, and the gauntlet of public review shouldn’t exclude the immense trove of experienced professionals who have worked in big, dense cities that are more similar to than different from ours.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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One qualitative study found women were more likely to retire early because of fatigue, with lasting consequences for retirement income and for workplaces losing experienced people at their peak.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Warden Bob Markle was an accomplished sport fisherman, in demand as a guide for visiting dignitaries, and likely to be found fishing or hunting on off-duty time.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Talented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talented. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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