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Definitions

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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This is where it comes down to talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He has no use for expertise or talent; he prefers people who will grovel before him.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“His talent and knowledge will be important additions to our ballclub, and we are happy to offer him this opportunity to showcase his talents to MLB clubs while giving fans unprecedented access to Ducks baseball.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

A scarcity of talent has, on balance, given workers the upper hand over their employers.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“Who could that be? Was anyone wearing wings for the talent show?”

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.