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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The child actress who starred in 1980s Burger King commercials auditioned unsuccessfully for the TV talent show. Allison Moses, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Then, without much fuss, group two starts to prepare for their talent show. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026 The streaming giant’s portfolio of real-time programming includes NFL games, pro wrestling matches, and even Star Search, the talent show that your grandpa used to watch. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026 And developed routines for LaGuardia's talent show as a rapper named Lil' Timmy Tim. Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for talent show

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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 18 Feb. 2026.

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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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