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savant

[sa-vahnt, sav-uhnt, sa-vahn] / sæˈvɑnt, ˈsæv ənt, saˈvɑ̃ /


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An Alabama-born engineer seen as a supply-chain savant, Tim Cook took on the daunting challenge of succeeding Apple's iconic boss Steve Jobs 15 years ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

After all the gnashing riffs, Lauryn Hill sang a snatch of “Nothing Even Matters,” her tender 1998 duet with D’Angelo, the neo-soul savant who died in October.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Young Jim showed an early gift for mathematics that bordered on savant territory.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

Denver Broncos linebacker and tackling savant Alex Singleton has long set a positive example for young football players in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

After I was diagnosed as a savant, school got really hard for me.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty




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