TALENTS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

talents

noun

plural of talent

as in aptitudes

a special and usually inborn ability Liza's musical talent was already apparent by the time she was five a talent for coming up with really funny answers to stupid questions

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Recent Examples of talents Additionally, the strand has also launched two new initiatives, Egyptian Voices for local talents as well as Safe Harbour MENA, in partnership with the International Feature Film Rotterdam. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 She’s caught the attention of many people online, including us here at Allure, because of her incredible talents—and also, her incredible hair. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026 Distinguished by Miles Davis’ award-winning jazz score, the film established both Malle and Moreau as verifiable talents. — Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 The fashion school trained a long list of design talents, including Alexander McQueen, Phoebe Philo, John Galliano, Riccardo Tisci, and Grace Wales Bonner. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026 The program encourages youth to build relationships, hone their artistic talents and collaborate on major projects. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 This is not a recap of Avedon’s early talents but a rediscovery. — Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 Are big brands and competitive matches enough to sustain the league, if clubs can’t afford to splash for the world’s biggest talents? — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026 But while the technical ambition is evident, the storytelling rarely matches it … even Chastain’s considerable talents can only do so much with material that doesn’t offer her character enough depth beyond her unsettling appearance. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

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For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.

— GRACIA LIU-FARRER, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025

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The Met Store sells jewelry, home gifts, books, stationery, and other knick-knacks inspired by the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
This sect of floor lamp marries lighting with elevated function thanks to a side table affixed to the base that can balance smaller knick knacks.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

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