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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Grace Evelyn Reese Adkins devoted her considerable energy and talents as a teacher, writer, composer and minister to promoting Christian beliefs espoused by the Restoration Movement, also known as the Stone-Campbell Movement.
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arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
In Washington, Ratcliffe discovered the full extent of his talents, which included a lawyerly facility for constructing political narratives that appealed to Republicans.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
Vogue Ukraine has always supported and promoted young national talents.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
Wayne’s fiery guitar on the title track remains a highlight of their catalog, while his harmonies and instrumental contributions throughout the album demonstrated his wide-ranging talents.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
More adults ages 25 to 30 with a bachelor’s degree report that their work aligns with their natural talents and interests compared to those the same ages without postsecondary education (50% versus 79%), according to a Lumina Foundation/Gallup report.
—Susan R. Burns, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
And showcasing offensive talents is crucial for Smith, who is due for unrestricted free agency at the end of the 2025 season.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Leaders will have to promote inclusion and equity within their organizations to take advantage of the variety of perspectives and talents that diverse teams offer.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The hugely experienced Italian devised a plan to harness the talents of his three stars — Vinicius Jr, Bellingham and Mbappe — a hybrid system that looked like a 4-3-3 in attack and a 4-4-2 in defence, with the idea of balance across the team at its core.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
In Washington, Ratcliffe discovered the full extent of his talents, which included a lawyerly facility for constructing political narratives that appealed to Republicans.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
Vogue Ukraine has always supported and promoted young national talents.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
Wayne’s fiery guitar on the title track remains a highlight of their catalog, while his harmonies and instrumental contributions throughout the album demonstrated his wide-ranging talents.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
More adults ages 25 to 30 with a bachelor’s degree report that their work aligns with their natural talents and interests compared to those the same ages without postsecondary education (50% versus 79%), according to a Lumina Foundation/Gallup report.
—Susan R. Burns, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
And showcasing offensive talents is crucial for Smith, who is due for unrestricted free agency at the end of the 2025 season.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Leaders will have to promote inclusion and equity within their organizations to take advantage of the variety of perspectives and talents that diverse teams offer.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The hugely experienced Italian devised a plan to harness the talents of his three stars — Vinicius Jr, Bellingham and Mbappe — a hybrid system that looked like a 4-3-3 in attack and a 4-4-2 in defence, with the idea of balance across the team at its core.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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