talents

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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“Continue his legacy. Use your talents in the service of others.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Those endowed with the talents needed to become surgeons or pilots or military leaders should have the opportunity to develop these skills, and their achievements should be rewarded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

This showcase of their combined talents — one epic, the other intricate — comes as both are transitioning to the boss in charge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Late Wednesday night, Anunoby added one more item to his list of talents: miracle worker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

André, under questioning by Tallmadge, drew on his talents as an amateur actor and posed as a misunderstood merchant.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen