auditioncampaign

/ɔːˈdɪʃənˌkæmpeɪn/nounVerified New

A candidacy entered not to win office but to be seen — by boards, broadcasters, party lists, or the next, winnable race.

The campaign is the résumé; losing is the plan. Donors, not voters, are the audience being auditioned for.

Etym. — audition + campaign. Five syllables; kept because the metaphor needs both the tryout and the arena.

Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08

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