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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
Though the shoot was short and the heat was hot, Gray says being surrounded by talented, dedicated actors made the rest of it pretty easy.
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Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Now, as Ella Fellas know, the talented singer has elite skills on social media.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The draft is headlined by prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson — a talented foursome many scouts believe are capable of become the next faces of the NBA.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The Thunder are too talented, too deep and too versatile.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Sunday’s win could be franchise-changing for a team that finished with the NBA’s worst record this season but has been building on a base of talented young players.
—Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 10 May 2026
That’s what talented chefs are for.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Now Graham gets a chance at adding a talented player to the rebuilding team, calling this a great first step.
—Jori Parys, CBS News, 10 May 2026
Being able to work alongside so many talented people at every stop along the way was invaluable for me.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Now, as Ella Fellas know, the talented singer has elite skills on social media.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The draft is headlined by prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson — a talented foursome many scouts believe are capable of become the next faces of the NBA.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The Thunder are too talented, too deep and too versatile.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Sunday’s win could be franchise-changing for a team that finished with the NBA’s worst record this season but has been building on a base of talented young players.
—Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 10 May 2026
That’s what talented chefs are for.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Now Graham gets a chance at adding a talented player to the rebuilding team, calling this a great first step.
—Jori Parys, CBS News, 10 May 2026
Being able to work alongside so many talented people at every stop along the way was invaluable for me.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talented
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Either the gifted McKenna or the all-around skillset of Stenberg, both 18, would no doubt be valuable additions to the Sharks’ roster, and at least one will be available at the NHL draft in June after the Toronto Maple Leafs select first.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Beecham was one at least 10 family members and friends who testified about the gifted student and talented wide receiver.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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San Diego’s defense, life sciences and technology industries depend on highly skilled professionals who come here and contribute.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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For anything beyond a quick fix, working with a skilled pro can help ensure the job is done right—saving you time, stress and often money in the long run.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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This country has produced leaders who understood that the office was never about them, that service means something, and that the people watching from home deserve better than a system that rewards the skillful exit over the honest reckoning.—
Nick Weston,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal is known for his skillful recruiting of top prospects.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Only a third of K-8 students are proficient in core subjects, test data shows.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Just talks about how proficient everybody else is at doing their job.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Probably those who trust institutions the most, and who can sacrifice some efficiency for an outdated but fancy stamp of approval—in other words, the children of the wealthy and educated.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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The shutdown has piled new pressures on Iran’s once large and educated middle class, already struggling in the face of a prewar currency crash.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the hands of an experienced user, a midrange disc might even function well as the tee-off throw.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The measure allows retired educators to go back to the classroom while continuing to receive their pension benefits — a move aimed at addressing staffing needs and keeping experienced teachers in schools.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Combining the elements of compelling camera composition and movement in continuous close ups as well as beautifully accomplished technocrane work fully exploring the film’s characters emotional journey through joy and crisis was powerful.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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Four accomplished leaders in the fields of retail, apparel, entertainment and technology were honored Thursday at the 48th Annual Outstanding Mother Awards.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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“Talented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talented. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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