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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
Data acquisition begins immediately once the fiber enters the well, ensuring real-time insights into well performance.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Among some of the holiday experiences, the Breakfast With Santa series will return, alongside in-store live musical performances and a roster of festive surprises.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
His persona is a performance but also a suit of armor.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
This example of the street-legal speed machine is finished in yellow topped with black graphics and comes equipped with Porsche’s high-performance Weissach package.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Among some of the holiday experiences, the Breakfast With Santa series will return, alongside in-store live musical performances and a roster of festive surprises.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
His persona is a performance but also a suit of armor.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
This example of the street-legal speed machine is finished in yellow topped with black graphics and comes equipped with Porsche’s high-performance Weissach package.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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How might her interpretation of the African diaspora, and her hallmark emotional openness, fit into the brand?—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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Vogue’s Favorite Velvet Dresses While velvet’s heritage leans formal, modern interpretations push the fabric into fresh territory—think unexpected textures, colors, and silhouettes.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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This system equips each unit with advanced computing and sensor capabilities for intelligent navigation, perception, and task execution, accessible through a software subscription.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The implication is that to write means taking a direct route between one's plans and their execution.—
Susan Sontag,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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This is the web version of Fortune Tech, a daily newsletter breaking down the biggest players and stories shaping the future.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Joining her on stage was her Climbing For Life co-star, Japanese actress Rena Nonen, who plays a younger version of Tabei, the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in the film.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Though Curry's more realistic rendition of Pennywise has proven to have enduring cultural staying power, Bill Skarsgård has made the role his own over the past decade.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of Live God’s release, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds — augmented by Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on bass for this tour — have shared the first single, a rapturous rendition of Wild God’s title track recorded at a Paris concert.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Separate from the spending crisis, recently enacted federal law changes tightened work requirements for certain SNAP recipients and shifted part of administrative costs to states, scheduled for full implementation by 2026.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Policymakers should focus on accelerating implementation of Africa’s free trade area to make the continent more resilient to global shocks, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat said.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Moore’s journey reveals how Black Nationalism emerged not simply as a rejection of American ideals, but as a demand for their true fulfillment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the July 2025 entry of his weekly newsletter, the dad of three penned a message about finding fulfillment in life outside of the sports world.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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