prodigy
noun
a person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability.
prodigies
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pluralof prodigy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He is determined that his career should not fizzle out, which has happened with some other young prodigies in the past.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Since taking up the game six years ago, Sivanandan has emerged as one of the greatest prodigies chess has ever seen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
He imagined a long-term couple, two former child prodigies who had grown up and were now living unremarkable lives.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Estevao scored a breathtaking solo Champions League goal to win the battle of the teenage prodigies against Lamine Yamal on Tuesday as Chelsea humbled 10-man Barcelona 3-0.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
Props are missing and people wander around partially in costume, and the various Creekwood music prodigies are in the orchestra pit running through the overture.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
