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
While Waddle can certainly handle the increase in targets, there’s some moderate concern in his ability to showcase his talents this week.
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Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
An Emmy and Grammy award-winning singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, producer and television personality, Abdul has showcased her choreography talents both in front of and behind the camera over an illustrious career.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The stars will be on full display in this one, as both of these teams feature some of the greatest talents in the sport.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
In conversation, Blunt’s admiration for Johnson is clear, and so is her interest in making sure other people recognize his talents and capabilities.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Sunday was a window into the talents of two good players.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Known for working with leading Singapore talents such as Siew Hua Yeo (Stranger Eyes) and Boo Junfeng (Apprentice), Borgia produced Tan’s short film Strawberry Cheesecake and set up her debut feature as an international co-production.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Moving away from YouTube, Yang has his sights set on expanding his talents as a writer, director and storyteller.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Feid, born Salomón Villada Hoyos, is taking his vocal talents to the world of fragrance.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
An Emmy and Grammy award-winning singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, producer and television personality, Abdul has showcased her choreography talents both in front of and behind the camera over an illustrious career.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The stars will be on full display in this one, as both of these teams feature some of the greatest talents in the sport.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
In conversation, Blunt’s admiration for Johnson is clear, and so is her interest in making sure other people recognize his talents and capabilities.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Sunday was a window into the talents of two good players.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Known for working with leading Singapore talents such as Siew Hua Yeo (Stranger Eyes) and Boo Junfeng (Apprentice), Borgia produced Tan’s short film Strawberry Cheesecake and set up her debut feature as an international co-production.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Moving away from YouTube, Yang has his sights set on expanding his talents as a writer, director and storyteller.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Feid, born Salomón Villada Hoyos, is taking his vocal talents to the world of fragrance.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talents
Noun
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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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Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical aptitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What insights can gifts, tips and teeth give us?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beauty gifts can be hard to give.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to books for sale, there will be jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more available.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mere knick-knacks, which have all disappeared with the vicissitudes of years.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Talents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talents. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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