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talent

[tal-uhnt] / ˈtæl ənt /
NOUN
ability
Synonyms
STRONGEST
art capability capacity expertise flair genius gift knack know-how power savvy skill thing
STRONG
aptitude aptness bent craft endowment facility faculty forte head inventiveness nose set smarts turn
WEAK
a way with green thumb the formula the goods the right stuff what it takes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance impotence inability incapacity incompetence ineptitude ineptness lack want
STRONG
stupidity weakness

Example Sentences

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The move was part of a broader effort to attract talent and advance its own AI aspirations.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Non-profit JobsOhio says on its website that data centers “create positive economic momentum” for Ohio by generating jobs and attracting talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

One example highlighted in the study is rising Australian sprint talent Gout Gout.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Later that year, brands begin to drop the star, including fashion house Balenciaga, talent rep Creative Artists Agency, JP Morgan bank and Gap.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He liked to joke around, but often used this talent to deceive, to disguise his intelligence and ruthlessness—to set opponents up for the strike.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin