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
Rotation-level talents are worth at least that, especially young ones, so having Walker and Sheppard on those deals is an easy call.
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But 2025 has proven to be something special, a year that not only highlights her range but also cements her as one of the most exciting talents to watch.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
The episode also featured the return of former NXT talents like Carmelo Hayes, #DIY, and Tyler Breeze.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The Positive Change Award will be given to Donatella Versace for her philanthropic efforts, her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, and her support of young talents.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
After both shows ended in 2014, Meyer focused on voice acting, lending his talents to SuperMansion (2015–2017), and Crossing Swords (2020).
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Now Canadian artists and talents and producers and artisans are in that league.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Might Solskjaer have had greater success if United had been able to provide him with greater talents?
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Much of that popularity is thanks to a concerted campaign by the Vatican to give the next generation of faithful a relatable, modern-day role model, who used his technological talents to spread the faith.
—Jessie Wardarski, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Tony East, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But 2025 has proven to be something special, a year that not only highlights her range but also cements her as one of the most exciting talents to watch.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
The episode also featured the return of former NXT talents like Carmelo Hayes, #DIY, and Tyler Breeze.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The Positive Change Award will be given to Donatella Versace for her philanthropic efforts, her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, and her support of young talents.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
After both shows ended in 2014, Meyer focused on voice acting, lending his talents to SuperMansion (2015–2017), and Crossing Swords (2020).
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Now Canadian artists and talents and producers and artisans are in that league.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Might Solskjaer have had greater success if United had been able to provide him with greater talents?
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Much of that popularity is thanks to a concerted campaign by the Vatican to give the next generation of faithful a relatable, modern-day role model, who used his technological talents to spread the faith.
—Jessie Wardarski, Chicago Tribune, 5 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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But physical gifts, even those as impressive as Metcalf’s, can only take an athlete so far.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.—
Jared Brenner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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