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 Synonyms for talented
  1. gifted
  2. skilled
  3. skillful
  4. proficient
  5. educated
  6. experienced
  7. accomplished
Adjective
  • Society worked as a vast segregation system, elevating the academically gifted above everybody else.
    David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The film is set against the enchanting backdrop of Tuscany, where a young and gifted Black artist named Ace (Williams-Stirling) embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery after moving to Italy on a scholarship for university.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of gifted
Adjective
  • Granted, this is a long and convoluted path to my main point: To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump’s foes will need a skilled, focused and thoughtful leader.
    Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.
    Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Also, Cignetti’s skillful use of NIL resources to help build a talented roster has been remarkable.
    Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of skillful
Adjective
  • The school's latest test scores show 15% of students were proficient readers and 13% were proficient in math.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Schools were assessed on the number of students proficient or above proficient on mathematics and reading/language arts state assessments.
    Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of proficient
Adjective
  • The ranks of the unbanked are also falling as the population gets older, and becomes generally more educated — older folks and those with more education are more likely to be banked.
    Emily Peck, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Surveying some of these stories and making educated moves or trades ahead of their outcomes can be an impactful strategy to augment your dynasty roster.
    Jeff Haverlack, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
  • With plenty of novice and intermediate trails, though, the mountain is generally favored by locals and more experienced skiers for its high elevation with double black diamond trails and, of course, that deep natural snowfall.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of experienced
Adjective
  • Bill Freeman is being remembered as an accomplished businessman and powerhouse Democratic donor following news of his death on Sunday.
    Nate Rau, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Hope Horner is an accomplished entrepreneur and the award-winning CEO of Lemonlight, a production company based in LA.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of accomplished
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