God-given talent

NOUN

natural ability

Synonyms

WEAK

aptitude capability gift innate ability

Example Sentences

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Van Duyn is quick to point out that for all of her God-given talent, Garcia’s success can be attributed to hours and hours of repetition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2024

“So he got the best of both parents, and he’s got great God-given talent, too,” Cirillo said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

You are in the NBA because of your God-given talent; however, there would be no Ja if there wasn't an Earl Lloyd, a Chuck Cooper and a Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton.

From Salon • May 19, 2023

"Your tone, your beauty, your range, and your God-given talent is treasured. Loving you always. Have a Happy Halloween my Kings and Queens."

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2018

This was the art world I'd been dreaming of, where God-given talent was considered an unfair advantage and a coldblooded stare merited more praise than the ability to render human flesh.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris