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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Philippine Independence Day Celebration: Presented by the Council for Filipino-American Organizations of Central Florida, the event will showcase Philippine culture and history with talent shows, music, dances, exhibits and food vendors. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025 Huey Lewis, who provided music for the original film and had a small cameo as a high school talent show judge, even makes an appearance. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025 During one of two performances of the recent talent show, there were over 300 people in the room. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025 Even the much-beloved All Stars 7, which featured only past winners, was an elimination-less talent show lacking tension. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for talent show

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of talent show was in 1953

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“Talent show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talent%20show. Accessed 23 Jun. 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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