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as in interpretation
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a disappointing, lackluster performance of a classic of the musical theater
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as in execution
the doing of an action
the performance of her nightly ritual, the taking of a warm bath, calmed her
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Recent Examples of performance
Beyond the main performance stages, the center’s instructional spaces are tailored for drama studies as well as choral, band and orchestra programs, with soundproof practice rooms and breakout rooms featuring acoustic paneling, as well as instrument lockers.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Its compact layout is designed to fit onto smaller platforms without compromising performance, giving drones the ability to fly farther and operate more discreetly.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Our expert, Iyaz Akhtar, gave it solid marks for dependable performance at a low price in his review.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
Based on college tape and combine performances, Price projects as a plus-NFL starter with a higher ceiling than Harvey.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Its compact layout is designed to fit onto smaller platforms without compromising performance, giving drones the ability to fly farther and operate more discreetly.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Our expert, Iyaz Akhtar, gave it solid marks for dependable performance at a low price in his review.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
Based on college tape and combine performances, Price projects as a plus-NFL starter with a higher ceiling than Harvey.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Borrowers, particularly private equity firms, increasingly turned to direct lenders offering faster execution and looser terms.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The skull had an apparent gunshot wound consistent with an execution-style killing, investigators said.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The name on the order was Theodora Kaczynski—a female version of the Unabomber.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lenney opposed earlier versions of the bill, too.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the first year of implementation, 138 extreme risk protection order petitions were filed, according to state court data.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Biden-era rule never took effect, following decisions by two federal courts in Texas in 2024 to delay its implementation.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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At Citi Field, as Díaz had already walked out to a live rendition of the song performed by Timmy Trumpet.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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During the show, Chuquimamani-Condori also announced a new Los Thuthanaka project, Waq'a, a musical rendition of the Aymara story of the sun that will arrive on April 3 on Bandcamp alongside an accompanying booklet.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
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The respect of your peers and your feelings of fulfilment will fuel your drive to work as never before.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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If everything else goes to plan, Tentsile will begin early fulfillment deliveries in May and standard fulfillments in August.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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