talented

adjective

Definition of talentednext
as in gifted
having a special ability to do something well; having talent a highly talented athlete As a writer, she is enormously talented.

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Recent Examples of talented The nearby Park Hill high schools themselves have produced a number of talented players. — Pj Green august 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 My father was a coal miner and a talented musician who would later perform in several local bluegrass bands. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The Fighting Irish may be even more talented with a rising star at quarterback in CJ Carr, a big, physical offensive line and future NFL talent all over their defense. — Austin Mock, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 From intimate moments to full-on sing-alongs, the night showcased talented women who transmute feelings into art and reminded everyone why Ella Mai’s music continues to resonate. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The Eagles won the Super Bowl two seasons ago and still have one of the most talented rosters in football — so why do things feel so fraught in Philadelphia? — Nbc Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 Symone will play Jojo Calhoun, who is the brazen and creative younger sister of Julius (Mitchell), a local bull riding star and talented barrel racer. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 The Griffins pulled out a 22-21 win over a more-talented Brother Rice team through sheer toughness — and smart football. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Colman Domingo Domingo praised Parton’s ability to be talented and empathetic. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talented
  1. gifted
  2. skilled
  3. skillful
  4. proficient
  5. educated
  6. experienced
  7. accomplished
Adjective
  • The trees, gifted from Japan, arrived in Washington in January 1910 and were planted in a remote section of what is now East Potomac Park.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
  • According to the organization's website, over three million kids have registered and over 330 million books have been gifted since the program started.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of gifted
Adjective
  • There are economic repercussions; sure, robots could build houses, but what happens to all the skilled carpenters?
    — Jeff Haden, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Heather McKenzie, who works in labor relations in Lincoln, said putting more data centers in Nebraska can slow an exodus of skilled young people leaving the state.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • Making robots skillful The second stage introduces a latent diffusion model, which gives BeyondMimic its ability to generate and combine movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately, her protégées—her grandnieces and other female students in the village—are skillful artists in their own right.
    — Marisol Delarosa, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of skillful
Adjective
  • According to district data, only 12% of high schoolers were proficient in math in the 2024-2025 school year.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The actor is a longtime fan of anime and manga and is also extremely proficient in martial arts.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of proficient
Adjective
  • That said, plenty of analysts and advocacy groups are already making educated guesses.
    — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Protein Education Is on the Rise These days, consumers are becoming more educated on everything related to protein.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • But our frustrations and inconvenience pale in comparison to the sadness of those who knew the deceased or to the trauma the drivers involved experienced.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, rows of in-house brand American Hat Company (manufactured in Bowie) line the walls, and customers queue up for sessions with its team of experienced shapers.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of experienced
Adjective
  • The incredibly accomplished artist recently went viral with a photo dump from tour, and she's now done it again.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For more than two centuries, the storied estate in Lexington has been a place where accomplished horsemen and women have bred, raised, and trained some of the sport’s most distinguished horses.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplished

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“Talented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talented. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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