talent show

noun

|Updated on: 14 Aug 2018

Definition of talent show

: 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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Recent Examples of talent show from the Web

The parade was one part of the formal July 4 activities sandwiched between a fun run, kids games and Glencoe’s Got Talent, the village’s talent show open to all residents to start the day and a fireworks show lighting up the beach after sunset.

— daniel i. dorfman, chicagotribune.com, "Glencoe Fourth of July parade brings back memories for some, creates new ones for others," 10 July 2018
Glendale's Fourth of July festival follows at Kletzsch Park, 6560 N. Milwaukee River, Parkway, with food, bingo, bounce houses, a crawl maze and even a children's talent show.

— geoff bruce, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Everything you need to know about Fourth of July in Milwaukee and the suburbs," 6 June 2018
What passers-by might think is a free talent show come to grace San Jose’s streets is really just Cruze’s evening job.

— anna-sofia lesiv, The Seattle Times, "The cutthroat turf war behind the race to charge Bay Area electric scooters," 10 July 2018
The technology-free camp features many games, outdoor activities, dances, bonfires, and a talent show.

— jacob mcadams, Houston Chronicle, "Children enjoy outdoor adventure at Hug-a-Tree event," 20 May 2018
One of the girls and another friend was suspended from school after one of the girls asked the other to attend prom with her during her performance at the school talent show.

— anna beahm, AL.com, "Same-sex Alexandria High School couple to attend prom together after controversial "promposal"," 14 Feb. 2018
After the auditions, the judges will select the performers to be featured in the talent show set for noon, Aug. 11, on the Main Stage at the festival.

— judy pochel, Aurora Beacon-News, "Auditions set for Montgomery's Got Talent," 11 July 2018
However, the kitchen’s real talent showed in its use of tarragon, which can easily overpower a dish, that was held in check and masterfully added just an inflection of licorice to the blend.

— michael bauer, SFChronicle.com, "Sorrel off to a stellar start in Pacific Heights," 6 July 2018
After the parade, festivities pick back up with a luncheon at LifeSpring Church and an evening talent show.

— brandon rasmussen, idahostatesman, "Elk-calling contests. Fried chicken. And of course, fireworks. Your July 4 guide in SW Idaho," 27 June 2018

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