as in aptitudes
a special and usually inborn ability
Liza's musical talent was already apparent by the time she was five a talent for coming up with really funny answers to stupid questions
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Recent Examples of talents
Their relationship is fascinating, and Guardiola often appears at the end of his tether, but the manager finally recognises that Cherki’s creative talents are worth indulging.
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Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Groff was the original star of a production that had many top-tier talents stepping in at different phases of the production’s elaborate run.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
On display throughout the property is an impressive art collection focusing on emerging and established Latin American and international talents with large-scale sculptures, oil paintings, ceramics, mosaics and lithographs.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The team here is super polished, super efficient, and super passionate about celebrating chef Dooley's talents.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
There were always local leaders who appreciated his talents, with some on hand Friday to celebrate this homecoming.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The cornerback class isn’t top heavy because of injuries that have plagued some talents, and inconsistent play from a number of candidates.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
What makes Raphael so difficult to appreciate is that his greatest talents are, in a way, invisible.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Michael and Susan personify the American Dream, having become successful by making a great entrepreneurial impact and going on to use their intellectual talents and financial resources to help others claim their own piece of American enterprise.
—Ray Dalio, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Groff was the original star of a production that had many top-tier talents stepping in at different phases of the production’s elaborate run.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
On display throughout the property is an impressive art collection focusing on emerging and established Latin American and international talents with large-scale sculptures, oil paintings, ceramics, mosaics and lithographs.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The team here is super polished, super efficient, and super passionate about celebrating chef Dooley's talents.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
There were always local leaders who appreciated his talents, with some on hand Friday to celebrate this homecoming.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The cornerback class isn’t top heavy because of injuries that have plagued some talents, and inconsistent play from a number of candidates.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
What makes Raphael so difficult to appreciate is that his greatest talents are, in a way, invisible.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Michael and Susan personify the American Dream, having become successful by making a great entrepreneurial impact and going on to use their intellectual talents and financial resources to help others claim their own piece of American enterprise.
—Ray Dalio, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talents
Noun
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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
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Faulk has size, athleticism and versatility, but his physical gifts haven’t exactly translated on the football field (10 career sacks in 37 games).—
Omar Kelly
April 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Shop more of the best deals on Mother’s Day gifts under $50 below.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Get Rid Of Clutter Knick-knacks, stacks of magazines, and piles of untended laundry can be magnets for dust.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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From clothing to toys, knick-knacks to collectibles, all sorts of items were seen for sale on Saturday.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Talents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talents. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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