wunderkind
noun
wun·der·kind
ˈvu̇n-dər-ˌkint 
plural wunderkinder
ˈvu̇n-dər-ˌkin-dər
: a child prodigy
also
: one who succeeds in a competitive or highly difficult field or profession at an early age
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During the preliminary rounds, American wunderkind Sam Watson broke the world record in the event, reaching the top in 4.75 seconds.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Aug. 2024
Considered a wunderkind upon her introduction to American fashion during high school, Cashin was a major pioneer of American sportswear.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 July 2024
But Tadej Pogačar, a Slovenian wunderkind riding for UAE Team Emirates, has a score to settle.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 28 June 2024
In all, the French wunderkind's ordeal lasted just about thirty minutes.
—Larissa Gao, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Aug. 2024
Considered a wunderkind upon her introduction to American fashion during high school, Cashin was a major pioneer of American sportswear.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 July 2024
But Tadej Pogačar, a Slovenian wunderkind riding for UAE Team Emirates, has a score to settle.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 28 June 2024
In all, the French wunderkind's ordeal lasted just about thirty minutes.
—Larissa Gao, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024
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“Wunderkind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wunderkind. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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