Prodigies can be described in many ways, including "geniuses," "wunderkinds," "whizzes," "phenoms," "savants," "pros," "talents," and "stars." Each of these synonyms highlights a different aspect of prodigious ability, from innate intelligence ("geniuses," "savants") to learned skills ("pros," "talents") to sheer excellence in a particular area ("stars," "phenoms"). Depending on the context in which the word is being used, one of these synonyms may be a more appropriate alternative than another. However, they all share the same idea: prodigies are exceptional individuals whose abilities are beyond what is normal or expected for their age or circumstances.