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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But amid the rampant stupidity of the first “Scary Movie,” released in 2000, original director Keenen Ivory Wayans discovered two major talents: Regina Hall and Anna Faris.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But the biggest thing that brought the pair together was their unshakeable desire to succeed as they quickly built reputations as prodigious young talents.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Nicola Sturgeon was one of the biggest political talents of her generation, with a steely determination and devotion to her work.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

And beyond the rides, there are dozens of stages where live performers showcase their talents daily.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“You question my talents? A half-dead mortal straggles into my swamp and questions my talents?”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan