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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of talents
That allows kids that do have more talents than the average student to move ahead faster, prepare for college and stuff, especially at the high school level.
—
Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Bryant’s athletic talents and drive are just some of the standout qualities that continue to inspire young generations of athletes.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Goodwin’s musical talents were recognized worldwide, but those in the United States also paid tribute to him via Facebook.
—Marianne Love, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Throughout his career, Vō was revered for his talents as a colorist, collaborating with some of the most celebrated blondes in the business, from Paltrow to Britney Spears, Katherine Heigl and beyond.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Over time, that silence gave way to purpose, as Jordan began using her voice and talents to educate others about a disease that disproportionately affects Black women and is often misunderstood or overlooked.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
On Sunday at the Australian Open, a group of the brightest teenage talents in women’s tennis took to the courts in Melbourne.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
On the field, Mensah has the talents to anchor teams with national championship aspirations.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon was revealed as the Critics’ Choice winner from a shortlist that included Rose Gray and Sienna Spiro — joining a lineage that ties this year’s new talents to past Critics' Choice winners like Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Smith.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Bryant’s athletic talents and drive are just some of the standout qualities that continue to inspire young generations of athletes.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Goodwin’s musical talents were recognized worldwide, but those in the United States also paid tribute to him via Facebook.
—Marianne Love, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Throughout his career, Vō was revered for his talents as a colorist, collaborating with some of the most celebrated blondes in the business, from Paltrow to Britney Spears, Katherine Heigl and beyond.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Over time, that silence gave way to purpose, as Jordan began using her voice and talents to educate others about a disease that disproportionately affects Black women and is often misunderstood or overlooked.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
On Sunday at the Australian Open, a group of the brightest teenage talents in women’s tennis took to the courts in Melbourne.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
On the field, Mensah has the talents to anchor teams with national championship aspirations.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon was revealed as the Critics’ Choice winner from a shortlist that included Rose Gray and Sienna Spiro — joining a lineage that ties this year’s new talents to past Critics' Choice winners like Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Smith.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talents
Noun
-
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
-
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
-
Seoul Central District Court sentenced Kim Keon Hee for receiving luxury gifts such as a Graff diamond necklace and a Chanel bag from the Unification Church in return for promises of political favors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
-
South Korea’s anti-graft law bans public officials and their spouses from receiving gifts valued at more than $750 in connection with their public duties.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
These aren’t just knick knacks that will end up forgotten in the back of a closet.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
-
Flamingo Island Flea Market Just off I-75 awaits a cornucopia of vintage decor, houseplants, pottery, and other knick-knacks.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Talents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talents. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
