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.
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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
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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
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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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