BENTS Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

bents

noun

plural of bent

as in inclinations

a habitual attraction to some activity or thing the perfect gift for a person of a literary bent

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as in talents

a special and usually inborn ability having a decided bent for languages, he picked up Italian in no time

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Recent Examples of bents It’s currently invested in 236 companies across 26 industries, with significant bents toward healthcare/pharmaceuticals and business services. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 This approach requires large upfront investments that lack across-the-board support, either because of budgeting realities or ideological bents. — Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 Among his work was co-creating shows such as Righteous Gemstones, Eastbound & Down and Vice Principals, all for HBO and with strong, over-the-top comedic bents. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 The Olympic Games provide an opportunity for Americans of all political bents to come together to root for Team USA. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026 And there are people with theological and philosophical bents who use the BGV theorem to bolster their preferred arguments over how the Universe ultimately began, with dubious and debatable results. — Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bents

Noun

And a lot of the time, people who have these kinds of inclinations towards children are people who were children who were abused themselves.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
The trustees feared that if something happened to him, his heir apparent, Robert Kahn, would replace him, and it was known that Kahn had Zionistic inclinations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of inclinations

Noun

Are big brands and competitive matches enough to sustain the league, if clubs can’t afford to splash for the world’s biggest talents?

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Today, the brand’s stewards are a mix of veteran producers and relative newcomers who have kept the fanbase alive by using the IP to platform filmmakers with a remarkable array of creative talents.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of talents

Noun

Pressure, uncertainty and stress can change the way familiar strengths and behavioral tendencies show up.

— Paula Johnston, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
As one of several players vying for time at cornerback, Auslander knew his ability to read opposing offenses’ intentions and receivers’ tendencies was critical.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of tendencies

Noun

For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 May 2026
This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.

— GRACIA LIU-FARRER, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2025

Definition of aptitudes

Noun

With its affinities for isolation and, at times, imposing scale, Land art conjures archaeology and the geological sublime—vast expanses of space and time.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The looks were presented in pairs to highlight affinities, variations and visual echoes that reflect the designers’ methodology and approach rooted in the principle of duality.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of affinities

Noun

Bellen's parents focused more on nurturing their children's gifts and interests like entrepreneurship and education and supporting their endeavors.

— Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Over the years, Chivayo gave away dozens of luxury cars, buses, cash and other gifts to celebrities, church leaders, sports figures, politicians and social media followers, frequently broadcasting his largesse online.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of gifts

Noun

Letts makes the most of his brief screen time as a manipulator whose petty genius lies in creating an artificial scarcity for his affections.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
Staff are tuned-in and attentive, knowledgeable and efficient, without dispensing any of the sirs and ma’ams and stilted affections of fancier places.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of affections

Noun

The Met Store sells jewelry, home gifts, books, stationery, and other knick-knacks inspired by the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
This sect of floor lamp marries lighting with elevated function thanks to a side table affixed to the base that can balance smaller knick knacks.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026