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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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All weekend long, there will be speakers and a variety of activities and entertainment, including a drum circle, craft workshops, fashion show, talent show and more.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
Growing up, Carter continued to foster her love for music by singing in church, talent shows and local competitions.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 May 2024
On her first episode of season 16, which aired on MTV, Wind performed a traditional Asian sleeve dance for the episode’s talent show.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 20 Apr. 2024
Growing up, Carole took Carrie to talent shows, even making her sparkly costumes, and was the one who encouraged her daughter to take the leap to try out for American Idol.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 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 6 Jun. 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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