as in exam
a short performance to show the talents of someone (such as an actor or a musician) who is being considered for a role in a play, a position in an orchestra, etc.
Auditions will be held next week for the spring musical. He went to an audition for a new TV show.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of audition
Jelly Roll, another benefactor of the audition song boost, recently appeared on American Idol as a musical guest and artist-in-resident.
—
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
Cooper was on a flight bound for Los Angeles from Atlanta for an audition, stressed because his car had been stolen three hours earlier.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Jules Kounde is injured, so Eric Garcia can do an audition for possibly getting the right back nod in the UCL last four second leg.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Treat Each Project As A Long-Term Role Every gig is an audition for something bigger!
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for audition
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
Cooper was on a flight bound for Los Angeles from Atlanta for an audition, stressed because his car had been stolen three hours earlier.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Jules Kounde is injured, so Eric Garcia can do an audition for possibly getting the right back nod in the UCL last four second leg.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Treat Each Project As A Long-Term Role Every gig is an audition for something bigger!
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for audition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for audition
Noun
-
Healthcare providers diagnose appendicitis using medical history, physical exams, and screening tests.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
17 May 2025
-
The union certification process varies across the unions but generally requires an extensive background check, sometimes an exam, and the agreement to abide by the union’s agent regulations.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
-
In late 2024, OpenAI’s o3 model indicated significantly stronger performance than any previous model on a number of the field’s most challenging tests of programming, abstract reasoning, and scientific reasoning.—
Yoshua Bengio,
Time,
9 May 2025
-
Other results on water and soil tests are expected this month.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
Noun
-
Its message: Instead of going to see a doctor in person, customers can get access to prescription drugs and medicines by filling in a medical intake form and then undergoing an examination online by a medical professional to check their eligibility.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
-
Expand All State administrative complaints says Miami Lakes Plastic Surgery did surgeries without documented proper examination, liposuction with too much fat removed and didn’t provide patients with enough information before surgeries.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
Noun
-
The Eurovision grand final is a defining event on the LGBTQ+ calendar and attracts interest across the continent, showcasing some of Europe’s most talented, eccentric and varied performers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
-
Toone had opened the scoring for United in the previous year’s FA Cup Final and had scored in two other major finals at Wembley for England.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
-
Diggins recalled taking a Japanese placement test for Doshisha International School in Kyoto.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
-
The students will soon take an advanced placement test with the chance to earn college credit.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Audition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audition. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share