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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
As part of his work overseeing health and performance programs at Google for 17 years, Newton Cheng researched the studies to understand the isolation and loneliness that can accompany working from home.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential election after a June debate performance intensified concerns about his age and ability to serve.
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Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
As battery makers push for higher energy density, maintaining electrode stability is becoming increasingly critical to performance and safety.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential election after a June debate performance intensified concerns about his age and ability to serve.
—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
As battery makers push for higher energy density, maintaining electrode stability is becoming increasingly critical to performance and safety.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for performance
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Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
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The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
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Together, the findings reinforce how structured peer and leadership advisory environments can influence both strategic clarity and operational execution.
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The company says the platform combines advanced reasoning, perception, motion planning, and whole-body control to allow robots to perform complex tasks without human intervention during execution.
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The additional diamonds have been removed, while the band was replaced with a pavé version.
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The previous version of the bill had garnered strong bipartisan support in the 80-person Assembly, passing out of the chamber with 76 votes in favor of it.
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Today’s talks between Iran and Qatar will cover the implementation of Tehran’s agreement with the US, as well as its frozen assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said yesterday.
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Estimates suggest that as a result of the implementation of these mandates, more than 200,000 COVID-19 cases were averted by May 22, 2020.
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Rotten Tomatoes Reception to Netflix’s rendition of The Last Airbender has always been tepid.
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Cron’s tribute group, Pet Sounds Live, plays note-perfect renditions of the full Pet Sounds album at their shows.
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The other challenger, Flipkart, also said last week that its quick service offering, Minutes, has over 1,000 micro fulfilment centers across more than 130 cities.
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Rather than simply adding warehouse capacity, companies have invested heavily in inventory visibility, warehouse management systems and item-level tracking that allow retailers to manage inventory across increasingly complex fulfillment networks.
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“Performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performance. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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