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

It’s an unfortunate oversight: By centering its focus on her status as “The Voice,” as she was nicknamed, the movie flattens Houston’s tale to one of mere God-given talent and industry nepotism.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2022

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

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