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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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Britain’s Got Talent, the ITV talent show judged and created by The X Factor‘s Simon Cowell, is postponing auditions to mourn the loss of One Direction‘s Liam Payne.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
Buster, who has a passion for showbiz, puts on a talent show.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
San Gennaro Festival Friday-Sunday Celebrate Seattle's Italian roots at this festival in Georgetown that has loads of activities for kids, including a scavenger hunt, talent show and face painting, as well as the procession of the saint on Saturday at 11am.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
Pet market with lots of vendors, talent show, K9 demonstration, and a pup crawl with prizes, treats and activities.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 July 2024
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Word History
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 8 Nov. 2024.
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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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