1
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
The Huskies beat the Sooners 82-59 en route to the 2025 national title behind a historic 40-point performance from former star Paige Bueckers.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Bueno has long been active in music and performance and teaches more than 50 classes across four different campuses.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
With the women’s slalom coming Wednesday, the results have been mostly disappointing for Shiffrin, who was looking to bounce back from a disastrous performance at the Beijing Olympics four years ago.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Plus, all the discourse surrounding the performance could easily drown out the subtlety of Ford’s inclusion.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Bueno has long been active in music and performance and teaches more than 50 classes across four different campuses.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
With the women’s slalom coming Wednesday, the results have been mostly disappointing for Shiffrin, who was looking to bounce back from a disastrous performance at the Beijing Olympics four years ago.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Plus, all the discourse surrounding the performance could easily drown out the subtlety of Ford’s inclusion.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
Noun
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My protagonist, Dunya Dawood, is learning to separate the essence of Islam from the patriarchal interpretations that tend to cloud it.—
Hafsa Lodi,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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In every sense, Fennel's interpretation is more about realizing the fantasies women project onto the gothic romance than staying faithful to the original novel.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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During the execution of the warrant, police said K-9 Drogo alerted to the presence of narcotics in multiple areas of the residence.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Florida carried out 19 executions in 2025, a modern-era record.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Airport workers issued a seven-day strike notice last week over implementation issues with a collective bargaining agreement signed between the union and the authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rick Astray-Caneda III — consultant and researcher emphasizing policy implementation and affordability.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Starbucks' rendition features Monterey Jack cheese, red bell pepper, spinach, and green onions in their formula, while Kling and Garner go with mozzarella, red bell pepper, and spinach.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Lenderman tackled the title track at Zootown Arts Community Center in Missoula, Montana, in October 2022, performing an aching 12-minute rendition.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Said quest forces her to reexamine a revelatory affair with an RAF pilot, and consider how their engagement’s cruel ending set her on the path to a different sort of fulfillment.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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In November, the company announced the closure of five fulfillment centers, including one in Pleasant Prairie.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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