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
As talented journalists go independent on Substack and YouTube and other legacy publications like The New York Times lean into personalization in nearly every element of their business, The Economist has resisted change.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
To get a small cast into multiple costumes during short time frames, a talented crew of backstage employees helps make sure quick changes are possible.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The fact that two of the event’s three co-chairs are flying in from overseas to show their support for the HSNY speaks to the organization’s reputation, both in America and abroad, as a support system for talented young watchmakers.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Led by General Manager Wally Clark and Program Director Gerry DeFrancesco, the station attracted some of the most talented DJs of the time, as well as developing promotions to attract listeners to the new station.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
In a year, the Dolphins have gone from employing one of the most talented group of edge players to one of the least accomplished.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Randall also connected us with our opening chef, the talented Jeanette Holly.
—Brad Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Ryan Garcia is an immensely talented boxer who has gone through his share of personal and professional turmoil in his young career, but at some point, his skills figured to put him on top.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Max Anderson and Hao-Yu Lee are talented young infielders who hit from the right side and could also push for the roster if either has a big spring.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
To get a small cast into multiple costumes during short time frames, a talented crew of backstage employees helps make sure quick changes are possible.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The fact that two of the event’s three co-chairs are flying in from overseas to show their support for the HSNY speaks to the organization’s reputation, both in America and abroad, as a support system for talented young watchmakers.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Led by General Manager Wally Clark and Program Director Gerry DeFrancesco, the station attracted some of the most talented DJs of the time, as well as developing promotions to attract listeners to the new station.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
In a year, the Dolphins have gone from employing one of the most talented group of edge players to one of the least accomplished.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Randall also connected us with our opening chef, the talented Jeanette Holly.
—Brad Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Ryan Garcia is an immensely talented boxer who has gone through his share of personal and professional turmoil in his young career, but at some point, his skills figured to put him on top.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Max Anderson and Hao-Yu Lee are talented young infielders who hit from the right side and could also push for the roster if either has a big spring.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talented
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More recently, Sofia Coppola has sported an eternity ring from Cartier, gifted to her by her husband Thomas Mars.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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His son, William, meanwhile, pretty much always wears his trusty Omega Seamaster, which was reportedly gifted to him by his mother, the late Princess Diana.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bryant, on the other hand, represents a highly skilled Hollywood craft that is more than a century old and only recently getting its due.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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DeBattiste said the Summit Rescue Group receives applications from skilled and experienced hikers, skiers, and climbers, but there’s one thing that matters more.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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The episode included a medical evacuation, the discovery of an immunity idol, skillful fire-making and numerous plot twists.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mercedes assures that its Ludwigsfelde employees have undergone extensive training on the processes to ensure the most skillful RV preparation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nationally, the percentage of fourth graders considered proficient in reading sits just above 30%, according to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the nation's report card.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Hayleigh Colombo Indiana lawmakers appear poised to approve legislation that would require commercial truck drivers to be English proficient and allow the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to crack down on drivers that lose legal status.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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New Orleans, Julian reported, had fewer than two thousand Jewish families—relatively educated, secure, established, Reform.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny in 13 minutes both entertained and educated millions.—
Ediberto Roman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Similarly, facility expenses at Amana Academy North Fulton strain the school’s overall budget and impede its ability to recruit and retain experienced teachers because when operating dollars are allocated to buildings, fewer resources are available to support competitive salaries.—
Bonnie Holliday,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Constant adaptation is a challenge in the optimization sector, addressed by integrating new models and maintaining an intuitive platform for both new and experienced users as the world shifts from AI curiosity to AI dependency in workflows.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Some of the most accomplished producers and engineers in modern music — with 31 collective Grammy Awards and credits on more than 7,000 recordings — have come together to offer candid insights on the craft of engineering music’s most storied recordings with this new discussion series.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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There is a place, perhaps, for reflections at the tail end of a long and accomplished career.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Talented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talented. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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