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
Current talent ecosystems are just woefully unprepared to handle that kind of change.
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Ryan Stowers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
When cap space is at an abundance but impact players aren’t as readily available on the trade and free-agent market, acquiring high-end talent becomes a bigger win than ever.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The scout said the trade should not be viewed as a talent dump but more as a salary move by the Clippers, who also were in need of Collins’ athleticism in the three-way trade that also included the Utah Jazz.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Stalter, meanwhile, has spent the last few years on Hacks playing Hollywood assistant turned talent manager Kayla, a character with a lack of self-awareness that rivals Hannah’s.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
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Ryan Stowers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
When cap space is at an abundance but impact players aren’t as readily available on the trade and free-agent market, acquiring high-end talent becomes a bigger win than ever.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The scout said the trade should not be viewed as a talent dump but more as a salary move by the Clippers, who also were in need of Collins’ athleticism in the three-way trade that also included the Utah Jazz.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Stalter, meanwhile, has spent the last few years on Hacks playing Hollywood assistant turned talent manager Kayla, a character with a lack of self-awareness that rivals Hannah’s.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talent
Noun
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Each drill was designed to test Beringer’s physical makeup and his aptitude for the game.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The Watch 8 series also offers a 12-minute running test to gauge your current aptitude for the activity from 1 (beginner) to 10 (pro).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Beringer seemingly has a knack for first impressions.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Royal Caribbean has a knack for creating ships that cater to all ages and vacation vibes, and Ovation of the Seas strikes the right balance with active all-ages fun, kid-friendly play areas, and vibrant nightlife.—
Erica Silverstein,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Noun
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What does the 60% of AGI limit for cash gifts mean?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The choice was a gift from PrettyLittleThing, which did not pay her for the appearance, according to a spokesman for the company.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The restaurant reinterprets pan-Asian dishes with Afro-Caribbean flavors in a colorful setting with a nightlife flair.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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The menu incorporates seasonal flavors, a creative spirit and traditional Mexican cuisine with a Mediterranean flair.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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“Talent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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