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
From dazzling flowers to delicious vegetables, these plants put on a gold medal-worthy performance in the garden.
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Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Scott’s performance in 2025 hasn’t been flashy.
—Mike Kaye
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Changes in the performance or financial condition of either the target or acquirer, as well as changes in the industry or financing landscapes, could jeopardize these financing arrangements.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Those performances — including a game-winning touchdown to rookie Tetairoa McMillan in a 31-28 win over the Rams in Week 13 — give veterans like offensive lineman Austin Corbett confidence that the playoff stage won’t be too big for Young.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Scott’s performance in 2025 hasn’t been flashy.
—Mike Kaye
january 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
Changes in the performance or financial condition of either the target or acquirer, as well as changes in the industry or financing landscapes, could jeopardize these financing arrangements.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Those performances — including a game-winning touchdown to rookie Tetairoa McMillan in a 31-28 win over the Rams in Week 13 — give veterans like offensive lineman Austin Corbett confidence that the playoff stage won’t be too big for Young.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
Noun
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Today, however, the focus is on a broader interpretation of the spaces around these points.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Watershed Spa Minneapolis Watershed is a modern interpretation of an ancient communal bathhouse.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To take it from idea to information to knowledge to execution.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The firm praised management’s execution and says the stock is highly underappreciated by investors.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The language in the final version also echoed Texas House Bill 4211, which bans residential property developments like EPIC City, a large community proposed by an Islamic group near Dallas.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The policy and its implementation are consistent with the Montessori mission at Holliday, but policy and practice are districtwide.—
Connye Griffin,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The award includes $8,448,000 in implementation funds aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Byrne's rendition is the first in the series.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Amazon has sought to capitalize on the trend by offering a competing service that lets businesses tap into its network to ship orders placed on other sites, called multi-channel fulfillment.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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And his fulfillment of his promise to fix the economy has been equally impressive.—
William W Bedsworth,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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