multitalented

adjective

mul·​ti·​tal·​ent·​ed ˌməl-tē-ˈta-lən-təd How to pronounce multitalented (audio)
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: having more than one special talent or skill
a multitalented athlete/performer
My neighbor Willard Francisco is a multitalented guy who restores houses and cars, paints striking photorealistic canvases, and draws intricate architectural blueprints.Debra Weyermann

Examples of multitalented in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Historiques American 1921 Michael Shannon is a multitalented actor, notching Tony, Golden Globe, and Academy Award nominations for his roles on stage and on screen. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024 But the juxtaposition of Cam McCormick, who, coincidentally, celebrated his 26th birthday Tuesday, and multitalented 19-year-old Elija Lofton at the interview lectern just minutes apart, was not lost on anyone. Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024 Yet, none of that ranks as proper compensation for those waiting (and waiting) for a batch of cool new songs from the multitalented performer. Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024 The multitalented actress is a powerhouse in the industry, solidifying her place in cinematic history with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005, a year after her Oscars win. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024 But in record time, this multitalented creative force has redefined her life while finding her true self (and great success) in the process. Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024 The event will celebrate multitalented singer-songwriter-producer-dancer Victoria Monét, who is nominated for seven Grammys and will grace the cover of the Jan. 31 issue. Variety Staff, Variety, 25 Jan. 2024 The better news: Rice is a multitalented artist disguised as the nice girl from The Nice Guys. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2024 After a decade of helping others like Ariana Grande reach stardom, the multitalented artist is stepping into the spotlight. Essence, 26 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multitalented was in 1883

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“Multitalented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitalented. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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