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 Great North is about even with its on-air performance from last season.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
In addition to its strong broadcast performance, Beyond the Gates is up 67 percent in multiplatform viewership compared to the previous year’s programming in the same time frame.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
Gadd was also up for Leading Actor, but lost to The Walking Dead star Lennie James for his performance in the Bernardine Evaristo adaptation Mr Loverman.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 May 2025
The report also presses the Federal Communications Commission to establish performance standards and develop measurable goals and monitoring for WEA performance, and ensure mobile providers include location-aware maps by the December 2026 deadline.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
In addition to its strong broadcast performance, Beyond the Gates is up 67 percent in multiplatform viewership compared to the previous year’s programming in the same time frame.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 May 2025
Gadd was also up for Leading Actor, but lost to The Walking Dead star Lennie James for his performance in the Bernardine Evaristo adaptation Mr Loverman.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 May 2025
The report also presses the Federal Communications Commission to establish performance standards and develop measurable goals and monitoring for WEA performance, and ensure mobile providers include location-aware maps by the December 2026 deadline.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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And the 69-year-old Leo has a trail of social media posts promoting opinion articles critical of Vice President JD Vance ‒ one as recent as April 14 ‒ over Vance's interpretation of Scripture and his position on immigration.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Yes, many families absolutely lean into the dress code of cowboy boots, lariats, cowboy hats and other committed interpretations of cowboy formal.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Death by a firing squad is an option in Idaho, although the state hasn’t carried out an execution since 2012.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Communicate With Precision And Transparency The success of any decision hinges on execution—and execution depends on clear communication.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Before Revenge, Allen was cast as the younger version of Jennifer Garner in two movies, 13 Going on 30 and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Certain classics like Little Women have been adapted multiple times, with each generation of moviegoer getting their definitive version.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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Moroney's rendition of the look consisted of a one-shoulder Cult Gaia dress with side cutouts.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The group also performed the track live for the first time in March at London’s Royal Albert Hall, although that rendition was interrupted when Daltrey experienced technical difficulties.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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Empathy, trust and training are essential ingredients for successful implementation.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Israeli military has postponed any implementation of Gideon’s Chariots until after Trump’s Middle East trip this week; there is a window (if perhaps a shrinking one) to convince the Israeli government not to follow through.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 May 2025
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Purpose: Designing Workplaces That Drive Meaningful Connections Thriving employer brands create environments where employees find purpose and fulfillment.—
Smiti Bhatt Deorah,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The net operating loss also included $17 million in asset impairment and restructuring charges to close two fulfillment centers as part of an optimization effort.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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