talents

plural of talent

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Recent Examples of talents Indeed, San Sebastián has increasingly ramped up its industry activity during Rebordinos’ tenure and the Spanish event is now considered the premiere hub for connecting Europe’s film industry to Latin American cinema and filmmaking talents. Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Your 5th House of Creativity and Play turns bright, encouraging you to show your talents and enjoy attention that feels supportive, not heavy. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026 Coach Brent Brennan has been able to keep big-time talents like quarterback Noah Fifita. David Ubben, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Highlighting emerging talents, the Vanguard Award nominees this year are Ellie Misner, Steve O Smith, Tolu Coker and Conner Ives, who showed in New York for spring 2027. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 Blaike argues that the dancers’ diverse talents are a key reason why Jumbo’s Clown Room has become such a beloved institution in the city. Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The entire secondary is filled with journeymen, special teams contributors, fragile talents or players lacking experience. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 Both women recognized that fully realizing the aspirations and talents of women and girls also requires valuing the virtues and qualities that men and boys contribute, in the private and public spheres. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 Earlier this year, Teigen opened up about her children’s interests and talents during an exclusive interview at the finale taping for Netflix’s Star Search. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talents
Noun
  • For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.
    GRACIA LIU-FARRER, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Investigators also found Chavez-DeRemer did not report the tickets, valued at approximately $100 a piece, as she was required to do, despite having completed ethics training explaining government policy on accepting gifts.
    Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Those gifts included rodeo tickets, an alligator wallet and two cowboy hats, according to the report.
    Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This sect of floor lamp marries lighting with elevated function thanks to a side table affixed to the base that can balance smaller knick knacks.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Streamline open shelves and reduce the amount of decor, especially small knick-knacks.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Talents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talents. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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