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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But as his true identity was revealed, Jacinto was able to show off his own talents in a whole new light.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
The Valley Suns and Indiana Mad Ants swapped talents — Stockton went to the Suns while Okafor and the returning player rights to Garrison Brooks went to the Mad Ants.
—Tony East, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Eddie, known for his vocal talents with the O’Jays, has dealt with immense loss over the years.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
That means building a culture that gives employees a sense of purpose and helps develop their talents.
—Andrew Schaap, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While about half of computer science majors expect to follow the usual Big Tech route, a growing number might take their talents to other fields, including to small businesses, in sectors such as financial services, government, and manufacturing, especially if tech sector hiring remains slow.
—Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By learning about the latest industry trends and technologies, women can better apply their talents in impactful ways.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The football record books show that Sharpe’s athletic talents and practice of positive visualization continued to work well for him at the college and professional levels.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
He's also expressed his musical talents, releasing a six-song EP, Me and My Smokin' Hot Honey, in 2014.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
The Valley Suns and Indiana Mad Ants swapped talents — Stockton went to the Suns while Okafor and the returning player rights to Garrison Brooks went to the Mad Ants.
—Tony East, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Eddie, known for his vocal talents with the O’Jays, has dealt with immense loss over the years.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
That means building a culture that gives employees a sense of purpose and helps develop their talents.
—Andrew Schaap, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While about half of computer science majors expect to follow the usual Big Tech route, a growing number might take their talents to other fields, including to small businesses, in sectors such as financial services, government, and manufacturing, especially if tech sector hiring remains slow.
—Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By learning about the latest industry trends and technologies, women can better apply their talents in impactful ways.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The football record books show that Sharpe’s athletic talents and practice of positive visualization continued to work well for him at the college and professional levels.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
He's also expressed his musical talents, releasing a six-song EP, Me and My Smokin' Hot Honey, in 2014.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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