as in aptitude
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 talent
With an unrivaled pool of creative and executive talent to draw from across Los Angeles, the question was always who from the worlds of film and television would Casey Wasserman tap to add Hollywood sizzle to the 2028 Olympic Games.
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Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
The continuity will help, especially considering 2024 district champion Arlington Bowie lost a fair amount of offensive talent.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
Despite the car's issues, Verstappen's talent behind the wheel enabled him to win his fourth championship, but Perez found the car too difficult to drive.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
His early stardom never quite translated into a stable senior career as opportunities dried up in a system overflowing with talent.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
The continuity will help, especially considering 2024 district champion Arlington Bowie lost a fair amount of offensive talent.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
Despite the car's issues, Verstappen's talent behind the wheel enabled him to win his fourth championship, but Perez found the car too difficult to drive.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
His early stardom never quite translated into a stable senior career as opportunities dried up in a system overflowing with talent.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talent
Noun
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This combination of process understanding and technical aptitude creates a powerful force for rapid, relevant application development.—
Ed Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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That his tantalizing talent was matched by a preternatural aptitude.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Brennan, a former DEA agent with a knack for reading between the lines, teamed up with local Detective Scott Apple.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Alicia Silverstone’s Cher, a Beverly Hills high school student with a closet of riotous and costly mix-and-match outfits and a knack for negotiating higher grades without actually earning them, comes off as shallow and spoiled.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The model with the best flair won a new toy and, naturally, a purse to hang it on.—
Ashton Jackson
Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Of course, with Louisiana flair, the new sauce also has a dash of hot sauce.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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“Talent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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