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talent show

American  

noun

talent shows plural
  1. 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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Tyler officially caught the singing bug after placing second at the talent show hosted by a local rugby club.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

One Direction formed in 2010 on the TV talent show The X Factor and went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

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

From Barron's May 15, 2026

“Havana Affair” has a lively espionage theme: “Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show / First stop Havana go-go.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 27, 2026

We just needed more time, and we’d be ready to rock the talent show.

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

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