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
Growing up in Winnipeg, Canada, Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer’s artistic talents were evident from an early age.
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
The dynamic talents of local fashion designers are highlighted in transforming the use of sustainable materials and integrating artistic philosophies.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Pechter’s son Jake, a Deerfield freshman who competes at 106 pounds, is fully aware of the Martinez brothers’ talents, having watched them at practices and meets over the years.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
But whether the arena is theater, music, science or sports, all wear garments that accentuate their emotional states and prodigious talents — and leave an enduring mark.
—Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
That will be especially true this weekend when the Lake Nona Art Festival returns for its second annual event, heralding the talents and creations of 100 fine artists from Florida and beyond.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The semi-autobiographical film is a showcase for the many talents of multi-hyphenate Hagen — a writer, director, actor, musician, and stand-up, who directed from her own script.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Bloom’s goal is to curate events so that local musicians have a space to perform original music, showcase their talents and find community with other musicians.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The program will feature CWC’s Got Talent, showcasing the talents of the Women’s Connection members.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
The dynamic talents of local fashion designers are highlighted in transforming the use of sustainable materials and integrating artistic philosophies.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Pechter’s son Jake, a Deerfield freshman who competes at 106 pounds, is fully aware of the Martinez brothers’ talents, having watched them at practices and meets over the years.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
But whether the arena is theater, music, science or sports, all wear garments that accentuate their emotional states and prodigious talents — and leave an enduring mark.
—Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
That will be especially true this weekend when the Lake Nona Art Festival returns for its second annual event, heralding the talents and creations of 100 fine artists from Florida and beyond.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The semi-autobiographical film is a showcase for the many talents of multi-hyphenate Hagen — a writer, director, actor, musician, and stand-up, who directed from her own script.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Bloom’s goal is to curate events so that local musicians have a space to perform original music, showcase their talents and find community with other musicians.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The program will feature CWC’s Got Talent, showcasing the talents of the Women’s Connection members.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 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
Noun
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At least Stijn Verhoeven and Ewa Mroczkowska’s nuanced production design for the interiors, including bourgeois homes full of kitschy knick-knacks, anonymous office spaces and frigidly austere villas, tell a story of their own about the material culture of the era.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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And there are all sorts of knick-knacks — from hair clips to birdhouses that her dad makes.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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