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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.
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Recent Examples of auditions
The Shakers were not doing auditions.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Contenders will also be allowed to audition during open call dates, and auditions will be open worldwide to all those eligible.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Seacrest’s new deal comes as American Idol is beginning its new production cycle, with virtual auditions taking place for the next couple of weeks.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than traditional auditions, Yoon conducted improvisation workshops where actors didn’t initially know their roles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The auditions came after the Chiefs won their second consecutive Super Bowl championship.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
For more info, check out the American Idol auditions website.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Many Hollywood stars rose to A-list status by acting from gig to gig since childhood, rising to stardom after years of countless auditions.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Several current cast members are expected to exit, and auditions took place earlier this month, according to the outlet.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Contenders will also be allowed to audition during open call dates, and auditions will be open worldwide to all those eligible.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Seacrest’s new deal comes as American Idol is beginning its new production cycle, with virtual auditions taking place for the next couple of weeks.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than traditional auditions, Yoon conducted improvisation workshops where actors didn’t initially know their roles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The auditions came after the Chiefs won their second consecutive Super Bowl championship.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
For more info, check out the American Idol auditions website.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Many Hollywood stars rose to A-list status by acting from gig to gig since childhood, rising to stardom after years of countless auditions.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Several current cast members are expected to exit, and auditions took place earlier this month, according to the outlet.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auditions
Noun
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To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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A lot of faculty are doing away with take-home exams.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Further examinations by team doctors showed nothing serious and Glasow was cleared to pitch Monday.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Further examinations revealed that the golden retriever TNNI3 mutation is autosomal recessive.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Abnormal liver function tests, otherwise known as LFTs, can prompt your doctor to check your liver more carefully.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Duggleby said Venus' current record stands at eight engine tests in a day, and 28 engine tests in a week.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Alcaraz and Sinner trilogy in major finals began with an epic French Open final that came in at a whopping five hours and 29 minutes.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales brought their two elder kids along to the men's singles finals of the Wimbledon Championships on July 13 and Princess Charlotte joined her dad in Switzerland to see England's women's national soccer team compete in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 final on July 27.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Auditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auditions. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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