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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This year, Boot Tan Fest will host both a fashion show and a talent show that attendees can participate in, as well as DJ and band performances.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Evening activities include gathering around the campfire, camp-wide games and a talent show.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The days at the fictional Oak Canyon Ranch Retreat in the nonfictional Agoura Hills are loaded with incident — the retreat itself is essentially sleepaway camp, including pool time, games, a cookout, a talent show — and disasters.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Her first live performance was in second grade at the Wood Elementary School talent show.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Evening activities include gathering around the campfire, camp-wide games and a talent show.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
The days at the fictional Oak Canyon Ranch Retreat in the nonfictional Agoura Hills are loaded with incident — the retreat itself is essentially sleepaway camp, including pool time, games, a cookout, a talent show — and disasters.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Her first live performance was in second grade at the Wood Elementary School talent show.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Talent show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talent%20show. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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