God-given talent

NOUN

natural ability

Synonyms

WEAK

aptitude capability gift innate ability

Example Sentences

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“Express your art. Know your history. Just use your God-given talent to express yourself,” he’d say.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

Bolt cited his God-given talent, while crediting a diet that ranged from ultra-processed chicken nuggets to the Jamaican staple of yams.

From BBC • May 13, 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

I don’t get to use my God-given talent.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon