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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
In 2024, Valli addressed fans after videos of his recent performances sparked concern among fans online.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The number of sure things in Liverpool’s squad, players whose performance level, physical level and long-term commitment can be taken as read, feels alarmingly small.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 31 May 2026
One carried the live performance.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. and his wife, actress Nicolette Robinson, have joined the faculty as artists in residence, with Odom also working alongside Jon Batiste to bring a BFA in vocal performance to the school this fall.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The number of sure things in Liverpool’s squad, players whose performance level, physical level and long-term commitment can be taken as read, feels alarmingly small.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 31 May 2026
One carried the live performance.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. and his wife, actress Nicolette Robinson, have joined the faculty as artists in residence, with Odom also working alongside Jon Batiste to bring a BFA in vocal performance to the school this fall.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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Literary criticism is lousy with interpretations of the significance of sexuality in this story, and for that matter, the significance of sexuality in James’ own life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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When a senior leader is largely invisible, whether living behind closed doors, missing out on informal exchanges or silent in crucial conversations, the people around them make interpretations.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Three men were arrested Thursday for the execution-style killing of a father of four more than nine months after he was gunned down outside a Bronx smoke shop, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
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While some automotive enthusiasts still cringe at the mention of a continuously variable transmission, Subaru’s execution here is among the better examples in the industry.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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There is no version of this where producers absorb tens of billions of dollars in new liability and don’t pass it on.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The delivery system for injectable versions of weight loss drugs is more complicated than for a pill.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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That’s left the threat of a trade battle on top of the current legal challenge, which is holding back implementation of the OSA to underwrite the cost of homegrown content production in the streaming era.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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The team at Rutgers studied driver and cyclist behavior before and after the implementation of a temporary bike lane in New Jersey.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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This might be our most popular rendition ever.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Gusto 101 manages to deliver crowd pleasing Southern Italian classics that don't feel tired, including a near-perfect rendition of cacio e pepe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The shooting happened June 29, 2024, in the parking lot of an Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville, Minnesota, where Hared, Cariif and another coworker had carpooled together for an overnight shift.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The approval allows Amazon to move forward with plans for a Prime Air Drone Delivery Center at the company’s fulfillment centers on East Franklin Road.—
Noah Daly
Updated May 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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