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talent show
noun
: a show consisting of a series of individual performances (such as singing) by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performing talent
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The Emmy-winning reality phenomenon will premiere with the queens showing off their skills in the annual talent show.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Terry Crews is an author, action-movie hero, sitcom star, children’s book illustrator, advertising pitchman, playable video game character, talent show host, high-end furniture designer, and human rights activist.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
At the start of season 16, the cast members participated in a staple talent show challenge.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Alyssa's domination over the competition was apparent from the beginning, with the drag icon winning the season premiere's talent show challenge, and coasting through the rest of the episodes without once placing in the bottom.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above
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“Talent show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talent%20show. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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talent show
noun
: a show consisting of a series of performances by amateurs who may be selected for special recognition as performers
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