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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
Villeneuve has been calling talent directly and while Deadline has not been able to confirm any names at this time sources say the auditions are set to take place in August.
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Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Giamatti plays Jerry, the director who casts Mona because nobody else auditions for the role.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.
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Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
The popular Twitch streamer planned to hold in-person auditions for Streamer University, his bootcamp for aspiring content creators, including stops in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
After advancing through three rounds of auditions, rookie candidates participate in a training camp for several weeks starting in June, learning dozens of dance routines, perfecting technique, and, in some cases, altering their appearance to join the team.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
The auditions will begin on May 24 at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, and fans can buy tickets to the event, including a VIP package, with a meet-and-greet with Cowboys cheerleaders.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
Before The Office debuted, Smith had been working on the show as a casting associate, reading lines with many of the actors during their auditions.
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Erica Marrison,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Which moments and/or auditions stood out most to you?
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Andy Swift,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Giamatti plays Jerry, the director who casts Mona because nobody else auditions for the role.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
During auditions, judges focus on dance technique, high kicks, splits, showmanship, personal appearance, energy, enthusiasm, poise, figure and personality, per the DCC's website.
—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
The popular Twitch streamer planned to hold in-person auditions for Streamer University, his bootcamp for aspiring content creators, including stops in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
After advancing through three rounds of auditions, rookie candidates participate in a training camp for several weeks starting in June, learning dozens of dance routines, perfecting technique, and, in some cases, altering their appearance to join the team.
—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
The auditions will begin on May 24 at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, and fans can buy tickets to the event, including a VIP package, with a meet-and-greet with Cowboys cheerleaders.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
Before The Office debuted, Smith had been working on the show as a casting associate, reading lines with many of the actors during their auditions.
—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Which moments and/or auditions stood out most to you?
—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auditions
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In the weeks since, Indian media has reported several student suicides allegedly linked to the immense pressure of the exams, which Dipke and his supporters commemorated this week by lighting candles.
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But not for long, when there are still pratfalls to stage and pants to drop and robot prostate exams to supervise.
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The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation.
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The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
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The three-hour exam, which tests students on physics, chemistry and biology in a multiple-choice format, is among the country’s most punishing tests along with its engineering counterpart, the JEE, both demanding years of near-total devotion.
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What are considered normal testosterone levels in men can range widely, from around 300 to more than 800 nanograms per deciliter, but even that depends on which guidelines are followed or which lab tests were conducted, Brahmbhatt said.
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His performances that summer reached a crescendo in the knockout stage — netting against Wales in the quarter-finals, bagging a hat-trick in the last four against France and then scoring twice in the final against Sweden.
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Saturday night's finals will see Hernandez look to get back to the top of the podium for the final time as a high schooler.
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“Auditions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auditions. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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