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savant

[sa-vahnt, sav-uhnt, sa-vahn] / sæˈvɑnt, ˈsæv ənt, saˈvɑ̃ /


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Young Jim showed an early gift for mathematics that bordered on savant territory.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

Denver Broncos linebacker and tackling savant Alex Singleton has long set a positive example for young football players in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

He’s a ridiculously proportioned savant who dribbles like a point guard, blocks shots like a center and puts up stat lines matched only by Hall-of-Famers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Peters is known as a product guru skilled at interpreting data, while Hollywood czar Sarandos is seen as a programming savant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

The doctors call my condition acquired savant syndrome.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty