talent show

American

noun

a theatrical show in which a series of usually amateur or aspiring singers, dancers, comedians, instrumentalists, etc., perform in the hope of gaining recognition.

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talent shows

plural

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talent show

Liu, a musician who previously appeared in a talent show in China, had denied the charges.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Francesco might still be learning the ropes of the circus world — but before he can compete on the glamorous world stage, he must first conquer his school’s virtual talent show.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

Here are five of the favourites to win the mega talent show in Vienna on Saturday.

From Barron's ● May 15, 2026

Fans of Britain's Got Talent will recognise Stavros Flatley, the father-son dance duo who shot to fame on the ITV talent show in 2009.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

That night when I called Dad, the first thing he asked about was the talent show audition.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

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