wunderkind
noun
wun·der·kind
ˈvu̇n-dər-ˌkint 
plural wunderkinder
ˈvu̇n-dər-ˌkin-dər
: a child prodigy
also
: one who succeeds in a competitive or highly difficult field or profession at an early age
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Following that wunderkind tenure on Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign and ensuing roles within the Clinton White House, George Stephanopoulos has been a mainstay of American political media.
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
One small consolation: At least this year, the Hornets aren’t missing out on a wunderkind.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2024
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
One small consolation: At least this year, the Hornets aren’t missing out on a wunderkind.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2024
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“Wunderkind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wunderkind. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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