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Prodigy

Definition

(formal) A person, especially a child or young person, who has a natural ability or talent that is much greater than usual; someone who is very skilled or accomplished at a very young age.

Example Sentences

1The 12-year-old prodigy won the international piano competition with her flawless performance of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3.
2Was Mozart a prodigy, or did he simply have an exceptional music education from a young age?
3The chess prodigy from India became a grandmaster at the age of 15, breaking several world records in the process.
4Identifying and nurturing prodigies in sports can be challenging, but it often leads to remarkable achievements at the international level.
5Some argue that the intense pressure to perform can be detrimental to the mental health of child prodigies, while others believe it fosters resilience and determination.

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